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Topic Strategic chokepoints
Asked 2 times in CSE over 2 years (2024–2026), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 2 years (2024–2026)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CSE2026
Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?
- Bahrain
- Syria
- Qatar
- Egypt
- A 1 and 2
- B 1 and 3 ✓
- C 2 and 3
- D 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE2024
Consider the following statements
Statement ISumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe
Statement IISumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
- A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I ✓
- B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Maps & Location
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