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GeographyEXAMINEYear 202215 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade. Illustrate with suitable global examples.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Physical geography, distribution of key natural resources, factors for industrial location, geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, cyclones, volcanoes).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Straits & Isthmus, Strait of Malacca, Suez Canal
Recurring Theme Trend: “Straits & Isthmus”
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