Consider the following statements in the context of Suez Canal 1 Egypt has recently o...........

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Consider the following statements in the context of Suez Canal

1. Egypt has recently opened a major expansion of Suez Canal

2. The canal carries almost 7% of the world trade as per last few years’ data

3. Egypt is the gatekeeper of Suez Canal

4. It was nationalised in 1969 during war with Israel

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1, 2 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

All are correct

1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

1st, 2nd and 3rd statements are correct.
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. Constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869, it was officially opened on November 17, 1869.