Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II explains Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II explains Statement-I
The Sumed pipeline is indeed a critical infrastructure that links the Red Sea port of Ain Sukhna to the Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir, bypassing the Suez Canal. This connection is vital for transporting oil from the Gulf region to Europe, offering an alternative to tanker routes through the Suez Canal, thus making Statement II a correct explanation for the strategic importance mentioned in Statement I.
Source: UPSC gs1 2024