Which of the following statements with reference to Jordan is/are correct? 1. The country of Jordan was created through the British Mandate after World War I. 2. It is a landlocked country. Select the answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
Jordan was part of the British Mandate for Palestine (Transjordan) after WWI. However, it is not landlocked; it has a 26 km coastline on the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea).
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