(a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
(b) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
(c) Region along the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
(d) The entire coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea.

Ans: a

Explanation:

The Levant is a historical term referring to a large area in the Eastern Mediterranean. This region includes modern-day Levant countries such as Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, and parts of Turkey. In some contexts, Cyprus and parts of Iraq are also considered part of the Levant.

The region stretches from the eastern Mediterranean coast to the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by the Taurus Mountains to the north and the Arabian Desert to the south. 

The Levant is often called the “cradle of civilisation” because it is home to some of the earliest human settlements. 

The Levant’s location at the crossroads of three continents(Africa, Asia, and Europe.) has made it a strategic area for military and political power.

The ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Israelis is centered in the Levant. The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are both part of the Levant. The conflicts in Levant countries such as Syria and Israel have global implications.

Hence, option a is correct.

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