SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which of the following has reduced India’s distance from Europe by 7000 km?
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a) Suez Canal
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b) Panama Canal
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c) Indira Gandhi Canal
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) Buckingham Canal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, distance between India and Europe has been reduced by 7000 kms.
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: -In addition, the opening of the Suez Canal reduced the distance between India and Europe by 4830 km aiding in the same.
Detailed explanation-4: -Opened 17 November 1869, after 10 years of construction, it allows ships to travel between Europe and South Asia without navigating around Africa thereby reducing the sea voyage distance between Europe and India by about 7, 000 kilometres.
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