Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II : Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Correct answer
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
The SUMED (Suez–Mediterranean) pipeline runs about 320 km across Egypt, from Ain Sukhna on the Gulf of Suez (Red Sea) to Sidi Kerir on the Mediterranean. Because it links the two seas, it gives Persian Gulf oil heading for Europe an alternative to the Suez Canal, especially for tankers too large for the canal. So both statements are correct and II explains I.
World & Regional Geography