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UPSC Prelims 1984 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
The North Atlantic Sea route is regarded as an important international trade route because (1984)
- (a) It is the oldest sea route
- (b) It connects two industrially developed parts of the world
- (c) Trade winds will help the shipping
- (d) There are lesser number of sea storms in this water way
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) It connects two industrially developed parts of the world
It connects industrial Western Europe with North America — the world’s busiest trade route.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Age isn’t the reason.
(c) Trade winds are not relevant at those latitudes.
(d) It is stormy.
The trap
None.
🔒 Busiest sea route: North Atlantic (“Big Trunk Route”).
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