Q. A resident and citizen of India wishes to travel to the Black Sea using the shortest possible land route. What is the minimum number of countries (excluding India) that the person must pass through to reach the Black Sea coast?

Consider the following statements regarding the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman:

1 The Persian Gulf is a semi-enclosed marginal sea located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
2 The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and forms the only maritime outlet of the Persian Gulf.
3 The Persian Gulf is connected to the Arabian Sea through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
4 Countries bordering the Persian Gulf include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Consider the following statements regarding Botswana:

1 Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa, sharing borders with South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
2 A large part of Botswana lies within the Kalahari Desert, giving it an arid to semi-arid climate.
3 The Okavango Delta is a coastal delta that ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
4 The Karowe Diamond Mine is globally known for producing some of the largest gem-quality diamonds discovered in recent decades.

1️⃣ Which strait connects the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea?

2️⃣ Which two major rivers drain into the Sea of Azov?

3️⃣ The shortest land route from India to the Black Sea coast passes through which three countries (excluding India)?

4️⃣ Name the correct sequence of water bodies that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

5️⃣ Which strait separates Alaska (USA) from Russia?

6️⃣ Alaska is separated from mainland USA by which country?

7️⃣ Botswana is landlocked but geographically dominated by which major desert?

8️⃣ Botswana is home to the famous Karowe Mine, known globally for which mineral resource?

Q. Identify the countries marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the given map of Mainland Southeast Asia.