71st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2025
Which of the following Isthmuses has been known as the 'Devil's Neck?
aKra Isthmus✓ Correct
bIsthmus of Panama
cKarelian Isthmus
dIsthmus of Corinth
Explanation
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two large landmasses and separates two water bodies. The Isthmus of Kra is located in Southeast Asia, in Thailand, as a narrow land strip between the Malay Peninsula and the mainland of Southeast Asia. Because the Isthmus of Kra is very narrow and has been a hindrance to maritime routes, it has been nicknamed the “Devil’s Neck”.
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