Correct option is A
Statement 1 is true.
The Sumed pipeline (also known as the Suez-Mediterranean Pipeline) is indeed a strategic route for the transportation of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf to Europe. It is crucial because it provides an alternative to the Suez Canal, especially for large tankers that cannot pass through the canal fully loaded due to draft restrictions.
Statement-II is true.
The Sumed pipeline stretches from the Ain Sokhna terminal on the Red Sea to the Sidi Kerir terminal on the Mediterranean Sea. It provides a vital link for transporting crude oil bypassing the Suez Canal, helping ships move oil between the two seas.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct. Statement-II provides the geographical context and technical details of the pipeline, which explains Statement-I about its strategic importance in facilitating oil shipments from the Persian Gulf to Europe.
