746General KnowledgeMedium
Which strait is called tear gate?
ABosphorous
BMalacca
CBab el-Mandeb
DKerch
Correct answer
C. Bab el-Mandeb
Explanation
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait (“Gate of Tears” in Arabic) forms a vital strategic link in the maritime trade route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.