OPSC OCS 2022 · Question 6 of 98

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of Euxine Sea ?

General Studies

AThis Sea is also known as Red Sea'.Correct
BIt is located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
CIt serves as a barrier for NATO to counter Russia.
DThe earliest known name of the Sea is the Sea of Zalpa'.

Answer: A. This Sea is also known as Red Sea'.

Explanation

The Euxine Sea, also known as the Black Sea, is not the same as the Red Sea. The Euxine Sea is a large inland sea located in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is bordered by Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, and Abkhazia. The Red Sea is a saltwater arm of the Indian Ocean located between Africa and Asia. It is bordered by Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel. The Black Sea is also known as the Euxine Sea. It is located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bordered by six countries – Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania. Sea%20coast.%22

Source: OPSC OCS (2022) Preliminary GS Paper-I; answers per Apti Plus Academy compilation (to be verified against official OPSC key)

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