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Statement I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

UPSC · 2024 · Geography
Question:
Statement I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Options

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Explanation:
The Sumed pipeline runs from Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea to Sidi Kerir on the Mediterranean, serving as an alternative to the Suez Canal for oil transport.

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