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Q115 (CDS-II/2009) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography › World trade and transport Answer Verified

Consider the following statements I. Suez Canal is an important link between developed countries and developing countries. II. It joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez III. It is not a sea level canal. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A
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The correct answer is Option 1 (I and II). This is based on the following geographical and economic facts:

  • Statement I is correct: The Suez Canal serves as a vital maritime artery connecting the industrialised developed nations of Europe with the emerging developing economies of Asia and East Africa. It significantly reduces distance and transit time for global trade.
  • Statement II is correct: Geographically, the canal cuts across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt, directly linking the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Gulf of Suez (an arm of the Red Sea) in the south.
  • Statement III is incorrect: Unlike the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal is a sea-level canal. It does not have a lock system because the water levels between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea are nearly identical, allowing ships to pass through at sea level.

Since Statements I and II are accurate while Statement III is false, Option 1 is the most comprehensive and correct choice.

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