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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Persian Gulf does not form border with-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Oman

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Oman”.
Oman's mainland does not border the Persian Gulf.

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