International Relations : Regional Organisations

Q 16 / 25

UPSC CSE Prelims 2007

Which one of the following can come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The Strait of Malacca is a crucial maritime passage situated between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It serves as one of the world's busiest shipping lanes and a significant chokepoint. Singapore is strategically located at the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula, precisely at the eastern entrance to the Strait of Malacca. Its geographical position makes it a major global port and a vital hub for international shipping routes traversing the strait.

Incorrect Options

  • Bali (a): This Indonesian island is situated significantly to the southeast of the Strait of Malacca, within the Lesser Sunda Islands.
  • Brunei (b): The nation of Brunei is located on the island of Borneo, which lies considerably to the east of the Strait of Malacca.
  • Java (c): This major Indonesian island is positioned to the southeast of Sumatra, separated from the Strait of Malacca by Sumatra itself and other islands.
SOURCECertificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong, Chapter 10: The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate