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The second oil shock (1979) was the result of a revolution in:

Correct answer: A. Iran

  • A. Iran
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. Iraq
  • D. Egypt

Explanation

The second oil shock followed the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which disrupted Iran's oil production and tightened global supply. This disruption contributed to a sharp rise in international oil prices.

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