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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Geography: World Mapping.Context: Sumed Pipeline.Details: Both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. The Sumed pip......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic World Mapping
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geography ▼
World Mapping.
Context ▼
Sumed Pipeline.
Details ▼
Both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. The Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea through Egypt, providing an alternative route for Persian Gulf oil shipments to Europe, bypassing the Suez Canal.
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