The Straits

Strait of Malacca runs between Indonesia and Malaysia. The Strait of Malacca connects Andman sea (Indian ocean) to South China sea. Thus, Statement (A) is correct(0)

Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance could be greatly reduced by opening a new canal between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea. Thus, only statement (2) is correct.

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Strait of Hormuz is a located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Bering Strait separates Asia from North America. It is located at easternmost point of Russia at 169°43' east longitude and western end (Alaska) of USA at 168°05' west longitude. 85 Km wide strait connects the Chukchi Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean) in the north with the Bering Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean) in the south.

The "Suez Canal" is one of the world's largest artificial canals built in the Isthmus of Suez of Egypt. Due to the construction of this canal, the distance between Europe and India has reduced by 7000 kms. About 12% of global trade passes through it, representing 30% of all global container traffic annually. It is extremely important waterways because of its strategic location between Red Sea and Mediterranean.

The "Suez Canal" is one of the world's largest artificial canals built in the Isthmus of Suez of Egypt. Due to the construction of this canal, the distance between Europe and India has reduced by 7000 kms. About 12% of global trade passes through it, representing 30% of all global container traffic annually. It is extremely important waterways because of its strategic location between Red Sea and Mediterranean.

The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal. The two sets of islands together form the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is so named as it lies on the 10º northern latitude.

Dover Strait marks the boundary between the English channel and the North Sea. There are three marine tunnels through Dover Strait on the eastern part of English channel which connect England and France. These tunnels connect Folkestone in Kent of England with Coquelles in Pas-de- Calais of France.

Dover Strait marks the boundary between the English channel and the North Sea. There are three marine tunnels through Dover Strait on the eastern part of English channel which connect England and France. These tunnels connect Folkestone in Kent of England with Coquelles in Pas-de- Calais of France.