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UPSC 2010: Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?
(a)Bali
(b)Brunei
(c)Java
(d)Singapore
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The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula from Sumatra and opens near the major port-city state of Singapore at its southern end; travellers through the strait thus encounter Singapore, not Bali, Brunei or Java. ([iasexamportal.com](https://iasexamportal.com/Answer-Key/General-Studies-Solution-CSP-2010))
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The correct answer is option (d): Singapore. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 93. It falls under Geography > World Physical Geography.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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