The Strait of Hormuz lies between which of the following gulfs?
- 1. Persian Gulf
- 2. Gulf of Aden
- 3. Gulf of Khambhat
- 4. Gulf of Oman
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- AOne and three
- BOne and four
- CTwo and three
- DTwo and four
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (b) One and four
Explanation
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf in the west with the Gulf of Oman in the east, which opens into the Arabian Sea. It lies between Iran and Oman (the Musandam peninsula), and about a fifth of the world's oil passes through it.
The Gulf of Aden connects to the Red Sea through the Bab-el-Mandeb, and the Gulf of Khambhat is in India.