Given below is a map. Analyze the same and answer the following question.
Point D is marked on the map which is a prominent European country. This country was a major beneficiary of the trade between Asia and Europe which was facilitated by the building of a new canal in 1869 (marked as Point A in the map). Identify this country.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: United Kingdom
The opening of the Suez Canal further intensified British control over India’s foreign trade.
