LOCATION AND STRUCTURE OF INDIA
Question
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In 1869, due to starting of suez canal the distance between India and Europe has reduced by about ____ kilometers.
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7000
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3214
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2933
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3000
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The gap between India and Europe has shrunk by 7000 kilometres since the Suez Canal opened in 1869. The distance used to be 19, 800 kilometres, but now it is just 11, 600 kilometres.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete Answer: 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-3: -The distance between India and Europe has been reduced by 7000 km approximately.
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