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UPPSC 1998 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following is the busiest ocean route in the world?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Indian Ocean

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Indian Ocean”.
The North Atlantic Ocean is the busiest ocean route in the world, covering one-fourth of the world's foreign trade. It's also known as the "big trunk route" and connects two industrialized regions of the world, Europe and North and South America.

The route includes several multi-channel routes, such as the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the Gibraltar Strait, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to Europe and Asia.

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