Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?

1. Bahrain
2. Syria
3. Qatar
4. Egypt

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. (a) 1 and 2
2. (b) 1 and 3Correct answer
3. (c) 2 and 3
4. (d) 3 and 4

Answer: (b)