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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 104

Which of the following isthmuses has been known as the 'Devil's Neck'?

  1. Isthmus of Panama
  2. Kra Isthmus
  3. Karelian Isthmus
  4. Isthmus of Corinth
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Answer: (A) Isthmus of Panama

Explanation

The Isthmus of Panama was called the 'Devil's Neck' because crossing it was dangerous due to jungle and disease.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: its deadly jungles and swamps (Darién) earned it the nickname 'Devil's Neck'.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: Kra (Thailand) is not known by this name.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not known by this name.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: not known by this name.