A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
Both 1 and 2
C
2 only
D
1 only
Correct answer: (d) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Statement 2 is incorrect because the southern shore of the strait is formed by the Musandam Peninsula, which belongs to Oman, not Saudi Arabia.
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