Consider the following statements 1 Isthmus is a narrow passage of water connecting two large water...........

Geography (CDS) World - Water Bodies

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Consider the following statements:

1. Isthmus is a narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies.

2. Strait is a narrow strip of land joining two land masses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. An ‘Isthmus’ is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land masses that are separated by an expanse of water. Generally, canals are built across isthmuses to facilitate marine transport. Example - Panama Canal has been built across the Panama isthmus connecting north Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Statement 2 is incorrect. A ‘Strait’ is a narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies like seas and oceans. Some straits are navigable like ‘Malacca strait’ between ‘Andaman sea’ and ‘South China sea’ and ‘Hormuz strait’ between the Gulf of Oman and Gulf of Persia. Whereas, some straits are not navigable and require dredging. Example - ‘Palk strait’ between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Large ships are not able to navigate due to presence of shoals but small ships and boats can navigate.