Question

Consider the following statements: 1. Sinai is a part of Egypt.
2. Sinai is in Asia.
3. Sinai is in Africa.
4. Russian plane was downed in Sinai in November 2015.
Which of the above statements are true?

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 1, 2 and 4 only
• C. 1, 3 and 4 only
• D. 2 and 4 only
• E. 3 and 4 only

Hint:

Remember: The Sinai Peninsula is the only part of Egypt in Asia, while the rest of Egypt lies in Africa. This is a common exam trap.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Statement 1: True. Sinai Peninsula is geographically part of Egypt. Statement 2: True. The Sinai Peninsula lies in Asia (it forms the land bridge between Africa and Asia, east of the Suez Canal). Statement 3: False. Although Egypt as a country is in Africa, the Sinai Peninsula itself lies entirely in Asia. Statement 4: True. A Russian Metrojet plane (Flight 9268) was downed in Sinai in November 2015. Hence, the true statements are 1, 2, and 4 only. \fbox{\parbox{0.97\linewidth}{ \centering Correct set of true statements $=\boxed{1,\ 2,\ 4}$ }}