Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:

1. It links the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
2. It links the Gulf of Aden and the Persian Gulf.
3. The narrow strait is used as a shipping corridor based on the Traffic Separation Scheme.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3
Notes: Statement 1 is correct because the Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Statement 2 is incorrect, as the Gulf of Aden is unrelated to the Strait of Hormuz's connection. Statement 3 is correct since the narrow strait utilizes the Traffic Separation Scheme for safe passage of heavy shipping traffic, especially oil tankers.