2007 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies
Question 88: Geography
Through which one of the following Straits does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom and France?
aDavis Strait
bDenmark Strait
cStrait of Dover
dStrait of Gibraltar
AnswerThe answer is (c).
The Channel Tunnel between Folkestone in England and Coquelles near Calais in France runs under the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel. The Davis Strait lies between Canada and Greenland, the Denmark Strait between Greenland and Iceland, and the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and Morocco.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) The Davis Strait lies between Canada and Greenland.
- (b) The Denmark Strait lies between Greenland and Iceland.
- (c) Correct: the tunnel runs under the Strait of Dover.
- (d) The Strait of Gibraltar lies between Spain and Morocco.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.