Question

A (Assertion): India found a breakthrough to transport crude oil, metal ores, and grains to Europe. R (Reason): In 1869, the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea were linked by constructing the Suez Canal. Based on the statements above please mark the appropriate response.

• A. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is false but R is true.
• D. A is true but R is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

The construction of the Suez Canal reduced the distance to Europe by 7000 Km. It facilitated the trade between India and Europe.