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A-Category MCQs -18
Q1. The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important because:
(a) It connects the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
(b) It is a major global oil transit chokepoint
(c) It is the largest fishing zone in the world
(d) It connects Europe and North America
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. A significant portion of global crude oil passes through it. Any disruption, such as blockade threats, affects global oil prices and supply chains. For countries like India, which depend heavily on imported oil, instability in Hormuz directly impacts inflation, trade balance, and energy security.
Q2. The concept of “deterrence-backed diplomacy” implies:
(a) Negotiations without military support
(b) Use of economic sanctions only
(c) Negotiating while retaining strategic strength
(d) Avoiding diplomacy completely
Answer: (c)
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