| 1. Deepening of Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. |
| 2. Opening a new canal across Kho Khot Kra between Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Malacca Strait is in the south-eastern comer of Asia and ships are already passing through this strait. Deeping of this strait will facilitate the passage of larger ships only. Opening a new canal across Kho Kat Kra (Isthmus ofKra) between Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea will reduce the distance to a great extent because the ships will not have to voyage around the Malaysian peninsula.
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