Suez Canal and British Trade Control
The opening of which canal further intensified British control over India's foreign trade?
- Panama Canal
- Suez Canal — Correct Answer
- Buckingham Canal
- 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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