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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

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Which waterway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Panama Canal.

  • The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway or ship canal located in Panama and connecting the Pacific Ocean and (via the Caribbean Sea) the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The total length of this canal is 82 km, average width is 90 meters, minimum depth is 12 meters.
  • This canal is built cutting the Isthmus of Panama and is one of the major waterways for international trade.
  • The country of Panama has control over the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is based on the water pass or water lock system.
  • The construction of this canal was completed on 14 August 1914 and it was opened for ship traffic on 15 August 1914.