Canals

1. The “Suez Canal” connects which of the following two water bodies ?

The “Suez Canal” connects which of the following two water bodies ?

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Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
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The correct answer is Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
The Suez Canal provides a direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia, avoiding the long circumnavigation of Africa via the Cape of Good Hope. It was completed in 1869.

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2. Lake Great Bitter is the part of

Lake Great Bitter is the part of

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Panama Canal.
Grand Canal.
Suez Canal.
Soo Canal.
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The correct answer is Suez Canal.
The Great Bitter Lake is a large salt lake situated in Egypt and connected by channels to the Suez Canal. The canal passes through the Great Bitter Lake and the Little Bitter Lake, utilizing these natural depressions as part of its route. These lakes significantly reduced the amount of digging required to construct the canal.
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 provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands lying around the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Great Bitter Lake also serves as a waiting area for ships transiting the canal in convoys.

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3. Which of the following statements about Suez Canal is/are correct ?

Which of the following statements about Suez Canal is/are correct ?

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  • 1. Suez is a man-made navigation canal
  • 2. Suez links Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
  • 3. The economic significance of Suez Canal is less than that of Panama Canal

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1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct, but Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It is one of the most significant global shipping routes, facilitating trade between Europe and Asia without needing to circumnavigate Africa. Its economic significance is generally considered greater than that of the Panama Canal due to the volume of traffic, especially oil and container shipments, and the distance saved.
The Suez Canal was opened in 1869. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean across the Isthmus of Panama. While also crucial, the Suez Canal handles a larger volume of world trade traffic.

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4. The Panama Canal opened in 1914, links

The Panama Canal opened in 1914, links

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Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Adriatic Sea and Black Sea
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The Panama Canal is an artificial 82 km (51 mile) waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. It is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
– Panama Canal: Links the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean.
– Suez Canal: Links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
– Strait of Malacca: A major shipping lane linking the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean (via the South China Sea).
Construction of the Panama Canal by the United States began in 1904 and it officially opened on August 15, 1914. It significantly reduced the time and distance required for ships to travel between the two great oceans, eliminating the need to navigate around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn).

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5. Which one of the following statements about the Suez Canal is not corr

Which one of the following statements about the Suez Canal is not correct ?

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The Suez Canal was constructed in 1869.
It links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
It has a six lock system and ships cross the different levels through these locks.
It has given Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean.
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Let’s evaluate each statement about the Suez Canal.
A) The Suez Canal was constructed in 1869. This is correct; it officially opened on November 17, 1869.
B) It links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. This is correct; it provides a direct waterway between Port Said on the Mediterranean and Suez on the Red Sea.
C) It has a six lock system and ships cross the different levels through these locks. This is incorrect. The Suez Canal is a sea-level canal. This means there is no significant difference in water level between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and therefore, locks are not needed for ships to transit.
D) It has given Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean. This is correct. Before the canal, ships had to sail around the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope) to travel between Europe and the Indian Ocean/Asia. The Suez Canal drastically shortened this route, making it a vital gateway.
– Suez Canal is a sea-level canal; it does not use locks.
– Opened in 1869.
– Connects Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.
– Shortened the sea route between Europe and Asia/Indian Ocean.
The idea of a canal connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas dates back to ancient times. The modern canal was built by the Suez Canal Company (a French-Egyptian enterprise) under the leadership of Ferdinand de Lesseps. It has been expanded and deepened over the years to accommodate larger vessels.

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6. Which one of the following pairs of lakes is connected by Soo Canal?

Which one of the following pairs of lakes is connected by Soo Canal?

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Superior and Michigan
Superior and Huron
Huron and Ontario
Huron and Erie
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The Soo Locks (or Sault Ste. Marie Locks) connect Lake Superior and Lake Huron, bypassing the rapids of the St. Marys River. The canal system facilitating navigation between these two lakes is commonly referred to as the Soo Canal.
The Soo Canal is a vital waterway connecting Lake Superior and Lake Huron, allowing ships to navigate the elevation difference caused by the St. Marys River rapids.
The Great Lakes are a series of interconnected freshwater lakes in North America. Lake Michigan is connected to Lake Huron by the Straits of Mackinac. Lake Huron is connected to Lake Erie via the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. Lake Erie is connected to Lake Ontario via the Niagara River, with navigation bypassing Niagara Falls through the Welland Canal.

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