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Which strait connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?

ABosphorus
BSuez Canal
CStrait of Malacca
DBab-el-Mandeb

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Correct Answer: B: Suez Canal

Explanation: The correct answer is Suez Canal, which is a man-made waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. The Suez Canal was constructed by the French in the 19th century and is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Options like Bosphorus, Strait of Malacca, and Bab-el-Mandeb are wrong because they connect different bodies of water. The Suez Canal is approximately 193 kilometers long and allows ships to travel between Europe and Asia without having to circumnavigate Africa. This topic is often tested in FPSC, CSS, and NTS exams to assess knowledge of geographical features.