Question

The Strait of Hormuz is located between which countries?

• A. Iran and Saudi Arabia
• B. Iran and Oman, and the UAE
• C. Oman and Saudi Arabia
• D. Iraq and Iran

Hint:

Maritime straits are highly popular topics in competitive exams.
Always associate the Strait of Hormuz with the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and remember that Oman's Musandam Peninsula forms the southern tip of this crucial bottleneck, separating it from Saudi Arabia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Location.
Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Iran lies to the north; Oman and the UAE to the south.
Answer: Iran and Oman and UAE