Question

Suez Canal has reduced India’s distance from Europe by ___.

Answer 1

Hint: The Suez Canal is a man-made sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Suez Isthmus, separating Africa and Asia. The Silk Road, which links Europe and Asia, includes the canal.

Complete answer:
The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt that runs north-south through the Suez Isthmus. The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, making it the quickest sea route from Europe to Asia. It has been one of the world's busiest shipping lanes since its completion in 1869.

Through both the Cape of Good Hope and the Suez Canal, India is linked to Europe, North America, and South America. The gap between India and Europe has shrunk by 7000 kilometres since the Suez Canal opened in 1869. The distance used to be 19,800 kilometres, but now it is just 11,600 kilometres.
Therefore, in the above sentence, the answer is 7000 Kilometres.

The correct answer is ‘Suez Canal has reduced India’s distance from Europe by 7000 kilometres’.

Note: Since it is the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia, the Suez Canal is vital. Prior to its completion, ships bound for Asia had to make the long journey around Africa's southernmost point, the Cape of Good Hope. The canal is extensively used and heavily secured due to its strategic position. The original canal was a single-lane waterway that ran through the Ballah Bypass and the Great Bitter Lake. It had no lock systems and allowed seawater to flow freely through it.