UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 48
The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores)
Explanation: The Levant denotes the eastern Mediterranean region, including the coastal historical lands of the Middle East.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-the Levant lies along the eastern Mediterranean, especially Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine and neighbouring areas.
B. Incorrect-Egypt-to-Morocco is North Africa/Maghreb, west of the Levant.
C. Incorrect-The Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa are separate regions to the south/east.
D. Incorrect-The Levant is the eastern shore region, not every Mediterranean coastline.