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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu


of Q. No. 8 :


Which canal connects two oceans? Write any four characteristics of that


Canal.

Panama canal connects two oceans.

The four characteristics of this canal are:


a) Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic ocean.


b) The canal is about 72 km long and involves a length of 12 km.


c) It has been constructed across the Panama Isthmus between Panama and Colon.


d) It has a six lock system and ships cross different levels


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