Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Geography · Question 4

Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer

3 and 4 only

1. Jordan — Jordan has a very short coastline on the Red Sea at the Gulf of Aqaba, not on the Mediterranean. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Iraq — Iraq has a small coastline on the Persian Gulf, not on the Mediterranean Sea. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Lebanon — Lebanon lies on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Verdict: Correct.

4. Syria — Syria also has a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. Verdict: Correct.

So, only 3 and 4 are correct. Answer: (c).

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