Q. With reference to the various natural straits around the world, consider the following observations:

1. Bosporus Strait connects the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea
2. Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
3. Strait of Malacca divides the Malay Peninsula from the Sumatran Island
4. Bering Strait separates Russia from Japan

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Bosporus Strait, the world's narrowest international navigation strait, links the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, serving as a crucial chokepoint for oil and natural gas shipping. The Strait of Malacca is a shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, separating the Malay Peninsula from Sumatra. The Bering Strait separates Russia from North America, with the Russian shore designated as a closed military zone, prohibiting unauthorized crossings.

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