Question
UPSC Prelims 2024 Question:
Consider the following statements
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-!
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The Suez Canal, the SUMED pipeline, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are strategic routes for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe and North America. Total oil shipments via these routes accounted for about 12% of total seaborne-traded oil in the first half of 2023, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments accounted for about 8% of worldwide LNG trade. So, statement 1 is correct.
- The Suez Canal and SUMED pipeline are located in Egypt and connect the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. The SUMED pipeline transports crude oil north through Egypt and has a capacity of 2.5 million barrels per day. So, statement 2 is correct.
Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.
Subject: Polity | International Relations
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