Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt Select the answer using the code given below:

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS2026General Studies International WaterwaysHard

Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?

Bahrain
Syria
Qatar
Egypt

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3

Explanation:

Bahrain and Qatar lie in the Gulf and require passage through the Strait of Hormuz to reach the Indian Ocean. Syria and Egypt do not fit that requirement in the same way.