Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 1999 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which strait separates Europe from Africa:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Gibraltar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gibraltar”.
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Africa from Europe. It lies between Spain in Europe and Morocco in Africa. It is the only link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

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