What considerably reduced the distance between India and Europe helping Indians secure raw materials for their industries and connecting markets for their manufactured goods?

The invention of nautical compass.

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The opening of Suez Canal.

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The invention of airplanes.

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Reopening of the Silk road.

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Solution

The correct option is B The opening of Suez Canal.
Expanded railway networks helped Indian industries obtain raw materials from remote places and also move manufactured goods to markets much faster. In addition, the opening of the Suez Canal reduced the distance between India and Europe by 4830 km aiding in the same.

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