MOCK Q.396 - Which one of the following best describes the term "Malacca Dilemma" sometimes seen in news ?

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Q. Which one of the following best describes the term "Malacca Dilemma" sometimes seen in news ? A) It refers to the demarcation line used initially by the government of republic of China B) ONGC Videsh Limited signed a contract with the petro Vietnam to jointly explore petroleum resources C) It is the Nine Dash line area that covers most of the South China sea & overlaps exclusive economic zone D) It signifies China’s dependency for the energy needs on West Asia Ans. D The “Malacca Dilemma” is a term coined by their President Hu Jintao(2003) on the over-reliance on the Malacca Straits(sea-route) where 80% of their energy needs(oil imports) pass en-route from the Middle East, Angola etc(shipping lanes); through the Malacca Straits(between Malaysia and Indonesia). This area is also prone to piracy sometimes. Conflict in the region; and their effect on China’s geopolitical and energy strategies; and other issues that can crop up from time to time together constitute the “Malacca Dilemma”