Suez Canal and British Trade Control

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The opening of which canal further intensified British control over India's foreign trade?

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The opening of which canal further intensified British control over India's foreign trade?

  1. Panama Canal
  2. Suez Canal — Correct Answer
  3. Buckingham Canal
  4. Grand Trunk Canal
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The Suez Canal opening further intensified British control over India's foreign trade.

Key Points About Suez Canal:
  • Artificial waterway in north-eastern Egypt.
  • Connects Port Said (Mediterranean Sea) with Gulf of Suez (Red Sea).
  • Opened in 1869 — reduced transportation costs.
  • One of the most strategically important waterways in the world.

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