Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Sumed pip

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Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II : Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

[UPSC PRELIMS GS 1 2024]

A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII explains Statement-I

B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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