UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·geography·general geography

Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?

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  1. ABali
  2. BBrunei
  3. CJava
  4. DSingaporeCorrect

Explanation

The Strait of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water located between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It serves as the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Singapore is situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, right at the eastern exit of the strait. Therefore, a traveler passing through this waterway would encounter Singapore. In contrast, Bali, Brunei, and Java are located further east or south, well beyond the immediate limits of the Strait of Malacca.
geography: Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?

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