Question

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the ______.

• A. Red Sea
• B. Gulf of Oman
• C. Arabian Sea
• D. Mediterranean Sea

Hint:

To remember this, trace the map from west to east: Persian Gulf $\rightarrow$ Strait of Hormuz $\rightarrow$ Gulf of Oman $\rightarrow$ Arabian Sea.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: A strait is a naturally formed, narrow waterway that connects two larger bodies of water.

• Strategic Importance: The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint.

• Location: It lies between Oman and Iran.

Step 1: Identifying the Geographical Link.
On the north coast is Iran, and on the south coast is the Musandam peninsula of Oman. The strait provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean.

Step 2: Connecting the Water Bodies.
The Strait of Hormuz specifically connects the Persian Gulf to the

Gulf of Oman. From the Gulf of Oman, ships then proceed into the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.