Question

Arrange the following sea ports from Europe to India before the operation of Suez Canal and choose the correct option.
I. Cape Town
II. Mombasa
III. London
IV. Mumbai

• A. I, II, III, IV
• B. I, III, II, IV
• C. III, II, I, IV
• D. III, I, II, IV

Hint:

Remember that before the Suez Canal was operational, the only way to reach India from Europe by sea was by circumnavigating the southern tip of Africa via Cape Town.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Prior to the Suez Canal's operation, the maritime route from Europe to India necessitated a significantly longer journey, requiring vessels to circumnavigate the southern tip of Africa via the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Town).
- The voyage commenced in London (III).
- Ships proceeded around the Cape of Good Hope (I) at Cape Town.
- The subsequent port of call after Cape Town was Mombasa (II).
- Finally, vessels arrived at Mumbai (IV), a principal Indian port during that era.
Consequently, the historical sequence of ports, preceding the Suez Canal's operational status, is: London (III), Cape Town (I), Mombasa (II), and Mumbai (IV).
Therefore, option (D) is the accurate choice.