UPSC Prelims 2008 Q32: Geography – World Physical Geography
In which one of the following is Malta located?
- (a) Baltic Sea
- (b) Mediterranean Sea
- (c) Black Sea
- (d) North Sea
Answer: (b) Mediterranean Sea
Explanation
Where Malta is located
This small island nation sits in a specific major European sea.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Baltic Sea | Incorrect | Not Malta's location |
| (b) Mediterranean Sea | Correct | Malta is an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily |
| (c) Black Sea | Incorrect | Not Malta's location |
| (d) North Sea | Incorrect | Not Malta's location |
Malta facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sea | Mediterranean Sea |
| Location | South of Sicily, Italy |
Answer: (b) Mediterranean Sea.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The Baltic Sea is not Malta's location.
- (b) CORRECT. Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea.
- (c) Incorrect. The Black Sea is also not Malta's location.
- (d) Incorrect. The North Sea is also not Malta's location.
Key point
Malta is an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily.
Remember
Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Malta's actual Mediterranean location with other European seas (Baltic, Black, North).
- Not knowing Malta's specific position south of Sicily.
- Mixing up different small European island nations' locations.
Exam tip
Malta = Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. A basic island-nation geography fact.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Malta
- Central Intelligence Agency — The World Factbook: Malta (Geography)