The Panama Canal opened in 1914, links

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Q: 51 (NDA-II/2020)
The Panama Canal opened in 1914, links

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Geography

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 2: Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway that was constructed to connect the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It was opened in 1914 and is located in the country of Panama. The canal is responsible for providing a shorter and more efficient route for ships to travel between the two oceans, bypassing the need to sail around the southern tip of South America.

Option 1, which suggests that the Panama Canal links the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea, is incorrect. The Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea are located in different regions, with the Red Sea being connected to the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea being connected to the Atlantic Ocean.

Option 3, which states that the Panama Canal links the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, is also incorrect. The Panama Canal does not connect these two bodies of water. The Indian Ocean is located to the east of the African continent, while the Pacific Ocean is located to the west of the Americas.

Option 4, which suggests that the Panama Canal links the Adriatic Sea and Black Sea, is also incorrect. The Adriatic Sea is located in the Mediterranean region, while the Black Sea is an inland sea located between Southeast Europe and Western Asia. The Panama

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