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A cruise ship carrying Israeli passengers was forced to divert to Cyprus after being turned away from the Greek island of Syros following a quayside protest over the Gaza conflict.

About Syros island

Syros, also known as Siros or Syra, is a Greek island in the Cyclades group of the Aegean Sea.
The island is hilly, denuded, and uneven in shape, with an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 meters).
Syros is approximately 78 nautical miles (144 kilometers) southeast of Greece's capital, Athens.
The island comprises an area of 83.6 square kilometers.
In 2021, approximately 21,124 people resided there.
The largest towns on Syros are Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, and Vari.

Syros Island – Key Facts

Ermoupoli is the main city on the island.
It is a highland town with views of the Aegean Sea.
It is also the capital of the entire Cyclades region and the South Aegean.
The island is known for its beautiful beaches, quaint villages, and cultural festivals.
Shipbuilding, tanning, cotton mills, weaving, and confectionary are also industries, but marine trade and commercial shipping generate the majority of the revenue.

Source: Theguardian.com

Practice Question:

Q. Syros Island, recently in news, is significant because:

It is part of the Cyclades group of islands in the Aegean Sea.
It is known for its historical role as a major trading hub in the Mediterranean.
It is located along the tectonic boundary of the Pacific and Eurasian plates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:

B) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Syros Island is part of the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea, Greece.
Statement 2: Correct. Historically, it was a major maritime and trading center in the Mediterranean.
Statement 3: Incorrect. Syros is not located on the Pacific-Eurasian plate boundary; it lies on the Eurasian plate in the Aegean region.