World Geography UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Greatest ship canal of world is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Suez Canal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Suez Canal”.

While the Panama Canal is also a significant waterway, the Suez Canal is often considered the greatest due to its strategic importance and the volume of traffic it handles. It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, shortening the journey between Europe and Asia significantly.

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