The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions ? (
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UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2022)
Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
Correct AnswerRegion along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
Incorrect AnswerRegion along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
Incorrect AnswerThe entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The Levant is an old term referring to countries of the eastern Mediterranean. Some scholars include in it Cyprus and a small part of Turkey. But basically the Levant has throughout history meant Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. This means Jordan, the West Bank (now under Israeli occupation) and Israel itself are part of the Levant.
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By: Parvesh Mehta