Question

Britain wanted control over the (1.)_____
because it was the shortest naval route
(2.)_______ between and (3.)______.
1. (A) Suez Canal.
(B) Panama Canal.
(C) Royal Canal.

2. (A) the Atlantic ocean.
(B) North America.
(C) Europe.

3. (A) Asia.
(B) the Pacific Ocean.
(C) Russia.

Answer 1

1) suez canal 2) Europe and 3) Asia

Answer 2

1. Option A i.e Suez Canal

2. Option C i.e Europe

3. Option A i. e Asia, are correct answers.

The Suez canal which connects Mediterranean Sea ( Europe ) with Indian ocean ( Asia ) via Red Sea has reduced 700kms distance between Asia and Europe. So the British wanted to control over it in order to control its colonies and for trade and commerce.