The “Northern Sea Route” is a shipping route that connects the Atlanti

The “Northern Sea Route” is a shipping route that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through which one of the following regions ?

Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
South China Sea
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
The correct answer is Arctic Ocean.
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a shipping route defined in Russian legislation as extending from the Novaya Zemlya archipelago to the Bering Strait. It primarily runs along Russia’s Arctic coast through the Arctic Ocean.
The NSR is gaining attention due to climate change melting Arctic ice, potentially making it a viable commercial shipping route that significantly shortens transit times between Europe and Asia compared to traditional routes through the Suez Canal.
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