GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which strait connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden?

  1. Strait of Hormuz
  2. Bab el-Mandeb
  3. Strait of Malacca
  4. Bosphorus

Answer: Bab el-Mandeb

Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. It is a strategically vital chokepoint for global oil shipments. The name means 'Gate of Tears' in Arabic due to dangerous navigation conditions.

Topic World Geography
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway