Q7 · UPPSC current affairs · 7 September 2026 · News · Strait of Hormuz Regional Security

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Consider the following statements regarding the geography of the Strait of Hormuz:1.It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.2.The northern coast of the strait is formed by the Musandam Peninsula, an enclave of Oman.

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Musandam Peninsula (Oman enclave) forms the *southern* coast of the strait, not the northern coast.

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