GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1869, the Suez Canal was opened which reduced the distance between Britain and India considerably by almost some 4, 500 miles. This helped the ships to go directly to Europe without the need to travel round the entire southern Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1869, the Suez Canal was opened, greatly reducing the distance between Britain and India by some 4, 500 miles as ships no longer needed to travel round southern Africa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since the opening of the Suez canal, India’s distance from Europe has been reduced by 7, 000 km. Hence the transportation and trade prospects have improved.

Detailed explanation-4: -On November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal was opened to navigation. Ferdinand de Lesseps would later attempt, unsuccessfully, to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama.