Consider the following statements

2024

“Choke Points,Connectivity Projects,Pipelines”, International Relations

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I*

(b)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

(c)

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Statement 1 is correct: The Suez Canal and the SUMED Pipeline are strategic routes for Persian Gulf crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe and North America. Source: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=40152 Statement 2 is correct: The SUMED Pipeline is the only alternative route to transport crude oil from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea if ships cannot navigate through the Suez Canal. Source: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=40152