Geography Hydrosphere

Q. The salinity of the sea is maximum at the

A
Baltic Sea
B
Indian Ocean
C
Red Sea
D
Atlantic Ocean

Correct Answer

Red Sea

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    A)Indian Ocean
    B)Pacific Ocean
    C)Atlantic Ocean
    D)Arctic Ocean
    Answer: Indian Ocean
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    B)Sabarmati
    C)Godavari
    D)Tapti
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    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)2 and 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)1 only
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    B)Cosmic rays
    C)Molten lava
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    A)Mongoloids
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    C)Proto-Australoids
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    B)Low Temperature
    C)Low Velocity
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    B)24 million sq km
    C)44 million sq km
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    B)Gujarat
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    B)Moon comes between the sun and the earth
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