UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 3

Explanation

Bahrain and Qatar are located in the Persian Gulf. Ships departing from these countries and heading towards the Indian Ocean must pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Syria has a Mediterranean coastline, while Egypt has access to the Mediterranean and Red Sea, so ships from these countries do not necessarily need to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

Topics: international waterways, maritime routes, strait of hormuz, world geography