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UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper-1 📅 05 Jun, 2022

The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?

A
(a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
B
(b) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
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(c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
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(d) The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
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UPSC Prelims
2022 • 05 Jun, 2022 • Paper-1
The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
Correct Answer
(a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
Historical Etymology: The term originates from the French word meaning 'rising', referring to the direction of the sunrise from the historical perspective of th......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2022
Ref. Subject Geography
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Historical Etymology ▼
The term originates from the French word meaning 'rising', referring to the direction of the sunrise from the historical perspective of the western Mediterranean.
Geographical Footprint ▼
It traditionally denotes the large area in Southwest Asia bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It encompasses modern-day countries and regions like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan.
Conclusion ▼
It accurately and historically describes the contiguous region along the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
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