One of the most critical geostrategic mapping topics. It requires absolute precision in tracking narrow waterways connecting larger marine bodies—analyzing the commercial flow volume, geopolitical friction points, and navigational safety of key maritime straits.
Correct Answer:
(A) Indian Ocean to China Sea
The Strait of Malacca runs between Indonesia and Malaysia. The Strait of Malacca connects Indian ocean to Pacific Ocean. Thus, Statement (A) is correct.
Ques: 2
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
Deepening the Malacca Straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Opening a new canal between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 only
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance could be greatly reduced by opening a new canal between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea. Thus, only statement (2) is correct.
Ques: 3
Which Strait separates Europe from Africa:
Correct Answer:
(B) Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Ques: 4
Strait of Hormuz lies between –
Correct Answer:
(B) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Strait of Hormuz is a located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Ques: 5
The strait which separates Asia from North America is—
Correct Answer:
(A) Bering Strait
Bering Strait separates Asia from North America. It is located at easternmost point of Russia at 169°43' east latitude and western end (Alaska) of USA at 168° 05' west latitude. 92 Km wide strait connects the Chukchi Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean) in the north with the Bering Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean) in the south.
Ques: 6
Match the following:
Strait of Gibraltar i. Between Indonesia & Malaysia
Strait of Malacca ii. Between Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman
Strait of Bering iii. Between Africa and Europe
Strait of Hormuz iv. Between Asia and North America
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(C) iii i iv ii
The correct match is as follows:
Strait of Gibraltar – Between Africa and Europe
Strait of Malacca – Between Indonesia and Malaysia
Strait of Bering – Between Asia and North America
Strait of Hormuz – Between Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman
Ques: 7
Ten Degree Channel separates -
Correct Answer:
(A) Andaman from Nicobar Islands
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal. The two sets of islands together form the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This channel is 150 km wide. It is so named as it lies on the 10 degree of Northern latitudes.
Ques: 8
Through which one of the following straits does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom and France?
Correct Answer:
(C) Strait of Dover
Dover Strait marks the boundary between the English channel and the North Sea. There are three marine tunnels through Dover Strait on the eastern part of English channel which connect England and France. These tunnels connect Folkestone of England with Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais of France.
Ques: 9
Lombok Strait is located between which two islands?
Correct Answer:
(A) Bali and Lombok
The Lombok Strait is a strait connecting the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean and is located between the Islands of Bali and Lombok in Indonesia.
Ques: 10
The Palk Bay lies between:
Correct Answer:
(A) Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat
The Palk strait lies between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu in India. It connects the Bay of Bengal to the Gulf of Mannar. The strait is 64 to 137 km wide. The Strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a Governor of Madras Presidency (1755–1763) during British rule.
Ques: 11
The Persian Gulf does not form the border with –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Oman
Persian Gulf does not form border with Oman. The countries sharing border with Persian Gulf are - Iran, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq. Oman forms border with Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
Ques: 12
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Gulf of Tonkin - Vietnam
The Gulf of Bothnia is situated between Finland and Sweden and the Baffin Bay is located between Canada and Greenland. The Gulf of Carpentaria is a large, shallow sea enclosed on three sides by Northern Australia while the Gulf of Tonkin is located between Vietnam and China. Thus (d) is correctly matched.
Ques: 13
Which strait connects the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean?
Correct Answer:
(A) Bab-el-Mandeb
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. The Strait of Malacca connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea. The Bosphorus Strait (or Bosphorus) connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
Ques: 14
Suez Canal Connects –
Correct Answer:
(C) Red sea with Mediterranean Sea
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway located in Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It was 164 Km long. This canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It was made operational in 1869. Tewfik port (Suez port) is located to the south of Suez Canal and Port Said is located to its north. It is the largest artificial and navigational canal in the world. Suez Canal reduced the maritime distance between Europe and India by 7,000 km.