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11. Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of:

کوک آبنائے شمالی اور جنوبی جزائر کو کس سے الگ کرتا ہے

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Answer: New Zealand

Explanation Cook Strait connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast, and runs next to the capital city of New Zealand.

12. Which street is "the most crooked street in the world"?

کون سی گلی \"دنیا کی سب سے ٹیڑھی گلی\" ہے؟

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Answer: Lombard Street

Explanation Lombard Street is most crocked street in the world located in California, USA. crocked means ٹیڑھا

13. Which of the following straits separate Malaysia from Singapore?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی آبنائے ملائیشیا کو سنگاپور سے الگ کرتی ہے؟

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Answer: Johor Strait

Explanation The Johor Strait is an international strait in Southeast Asia, between Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia Major tributaries which empty into the Strait of Johore include: Johor River Pelentong River Pulai River Segget River Tebrau River

14. The Strait of Malacca connects the Indian Ocean with the ______?

مالاکا کی تنگی کون سا سمندر انڈین اوشن سے جوڑتی ہے؟

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Answer: Pacific Ocean

Explanation The Strait of Malacca is a narrow, strategic waterway between Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia . It connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean , facilitating major international shipping. Additional information : One of the world’s busiest shipping lanes , vital for trade between Europe, Middle East, and East Asia . Length: 890 km , Width: 2.8 km at its narrowest point. Last verified on 09-02-2026

15. Which Strait connects Persian Gulf with/to Gulf of Oman/Arabian Sea?

کون سا آبنائے خلیج فارس کو خلیج عمان/ بحیرہ عرب سے ملاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Hormuz

Explanation The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman , which leads to the Arabian Sea . It lies between Iran and Oman . It is one of the most important oil shipping routes in the world. Many Middle Eastern countries export oil through this strait. Additional information : Strait of Malacca – Indian Ocean ↔ South China Sea Bab-el-Mandeb Strait – Red Sea ↔ Gulf of Aden Strait of Gibraltar – Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean Sea Bering Strait – Pacific Ocean ↔ Arctic Ocean Last verified on 11-03-2026

16. Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean are joined by which strait?

خلیج میکسیکو اور بحر اوقیانوس کس آبنائے سے ملتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Florida

Explanation G ulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean are joined by Florida strait. Straits of Florida is a passage which connects the Gulf of Mexico with the Atlantic Ocean. Additional Information Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf of the world. Strait of Malacca is the longest strait in the wolrd. ***

17. The Bering Strait is situated between ________?

بیرنگ آبنائے کس کے درمیان واقع ہے؟

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Answer: Russia and the United States

Explanation Strait: Bering Strait Between: Russia (Siberia) & United States (Alaska) Continents: Asia and North America Connects: Arctic Ocean – Pacific Ocean Width: ~85 km Additional information : During the Ice Age, it formed a land bridge called Beringia . Named after explorer Vitus Bering . Last verified on 04-04-2026

18. Strait of Gibraltar connects

آبنائے جبرالٹرکس کو جوڑتا ہے۔

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Answer: Mediterranean sea and Atlantic Sea

Explanation Strait of Gibraltar is located in the Iberian Peninsula ( Spain ). The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa The Strait Gibraltar connects two large water bodies, the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea .

19. Which important shipping lane, connecting the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, passes through Pakistani waters and is vital for international trade?

کون سی اہم شپنگ لین، جو بحیرہ عرب کو خلیج فارس سے ملاتی ہے، پاکستانی پانیوں سے گزرتی ہے اور بین الاقوامی تجارت کے لیے ناگزیر ہے؟

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Answer: Strait of Hormuz

Explanation Strait of Hormuz connect Arabian sea with the Persian Gulf. *** Strait stand for a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water . Gulf Stand for a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

20. Gibralter lies on the shore of Spain.

جبرالٹر اسپین کے ساحل پر واقع ہے۔

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Answer: False

Explanation Gibraltar is a small territory located at the southern tip of Spain . It lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean entrance . Although it is connected to Spain by land, it is actually a British Overseas Territory , not part of Spain . It is separated from Morocco by the Strait of Gibraltar . Last verified on 25-04-2026

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