UPSC Prelims PYQs – Seas (Places in news)

1. Consider the following countries:

1. Finland
2. Germany
3. Norway
4. Russia

How, many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2024 Prelims]

2. 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? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2024 Prelims]

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2024 Prelims]

4. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?

1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims]

5. Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea? [UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims]

6. Turkey is located between [UPSC CSE – 2014 Prelims]