Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?
- Bahrain
- Syria
- Qatar
- Egypt
Select the answer using the code given below:
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Countries whose maritime traffic must transit Hormuz to reach the Indian Ocean are those bordering the Persian Gulf: Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, the UAE (mostly), Saudi Arabia (eastern coast) and Iran. Syria's coast lies on the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt's main maritime access is via the Suez/Mediterranean and the Red Sea — neither needs Hormuz. Hence Bahrain (1) and Qatar (3) are correct, giving (b).