Opening Year of Suez Canal
The Suez Canal was opened in which year?
- 1857
- 1869 — Correct Answer
- 1885
- 1914
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The Suez Canal was opened in 1869. Its opening reduced transportation costs and made access to the Indian market easier for the British.
Key Points:
- Located in north-eastern Egypt.
- Connects Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.
- Eliminated the need to sail around Africa.
- Intensified British control over India's foreign trade.
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