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Q. Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
- Panama canal connects the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west.
- The Suez Canal is a natural waterway in Egypt, which connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Answer: Option B
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B
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It has been constructed across the Panama Isthmus between Panama City and Colon by the U.S. government which purchased 8 km of area on either side and named it the Canal Zone.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It is often considered to define the border between Africa and Asia. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route.
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B
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Statement 1 is correct. Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It has been constructed across the Panama Isthmus between Panama City and Colon by the U.S. government which purchased 8 km of area on either side and named it the Canal Zone.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It is often considered to define the border between Africa and Asia. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route.
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