Geography • World GeographyEasy
The 'Strait of Malacca', one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, connects which two major bodies of water?
A. Indian Ocean and South China Sea (Pacific Ocean)✓ Correct Answer
B. Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
C. Red Sea and Arabian Sea
D. Black Sea and Aegean Sea
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Malacca is a vital maritime chokepoint situated between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, directly connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean. It serves as the shortest sea route between the Middle East and East Asian economies, facilitating massive global trade volumes. Alternative water bodies listed, such as the Atlantic and Mediterranean, are linked by the Strait of Gibraltar rather than Malacca.
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