Which important shipping lane, connecting the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, lies close to Pakistan’s coastline?

(A) Strait of Hormuz
(B) Gulf of Aden
(C) The Bab-el-Mandeb
(D) None of these

The answer is: (A) Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime passage linking the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf. Located near Pakistan’s coastline, it plays a critical role in facilitating international trade, particularly in the global energy supply chain.