Q. Strait of Hormuz connects

Correct Answer: c) The Persian Gulf to Gulf of Oman

Explanation:
– The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran (north) and the Musandam Peninsula of Oman/UAE (south). It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which then opens into the Arabian Sea/Indian Ocean. It is a key chokepoint for global oil shipping.
– Why others are incorrect:
– a) Red Sea to Indian Ocean: That connection is via the Bab-el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden, not the Strait of Hormuz.
– b) Red Sea to Gulf of Aden: This is specifically the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
– d) Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea: This is connected by the Suez Canal (an artificial canal), not by the Strait of Hormuz.