Which of the following statements about Suez Canal is/are correct?<br>1. Suez is a man-made navigation canal<br>2. Suez links Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea<br>3. The economic significance of Suez Canal is less than that of Panama Canal<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only ✓
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
The Suez Canal is a man-made canal linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Its economic significance is immense, arguably greater or equal to the Panama Canal due to the vast volume of Asia-Europe trade.
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