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Question 54
Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?
1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
AOptions
A
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B
B) 2 and 3 only
C
C) 3 and 4 only
D
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
BSolution
The Mediterranean Sea borders several countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Among the countries listed:
- Jordan is landlocked from the Mediterranean, with its only sea access being to the Red Sea.
- Iraq is also landlocked from the Mediterranean Sea, having access to the Persian Gulf.
- Lebanon has a significant coastline along the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
- Syria also shares a border with the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Therefore, only Lebanon and Syria are bordered by the Mediterranean Sea among the given options.
CStrategy
For geography questions involving international borders and seas, a strong understanding of world maps and political geography is essential. Regularly reviewing maps and identifying key geographical features can help in quickly identifying correct and incorrect options.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under World Geography, specifically political geography and the geography of the Mediterranean region.
EQuestion Analysis
Easy to Medium. Relies on basic geographical knowledge of countries and their coastlines.