Q. Consider the following statements about the Gulf of Eilat
It is a deep, narrow gulf located at the northern tip of the Red Sea.
It is bordered by four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
It is a vital shipping route for oil and other goods, connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal.
How many of the statements given above are correct? Answer:
Only one
Notes:
It is a deep, narrow gulf located at the northern tip of the Red Sea. Incorrect: The Gulf is an important shipping route, but it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
It is bordered by four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Correct: The Gulf is a vital shipping route, but it does not serve as a direct link between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.
It is a vital shipping route for oil and other goods, connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal. Incorrect: The Gulf plays a crucial role in shipping; however, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, which functions as an independent waterway.