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Q. Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?

A
Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean
B
Indian Ocean is 'half an ocean'
C
Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift
D
Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity

Correct Answer

Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift

More Questions on Geography

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    B)7% of world area
    C)5% of world area
    D)2.4% of world area
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    B)Western Ghats
    C)Western Himalayas
    D)Northern Himalayas
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    A)Tobacco
    B)Tea
    C)Jute
    D)Cotton
    Answer: Tea
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    A)Sumatra
    B)Borneo
    C)Greenland
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    C)Tibet
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    B)Karachi (Pakistan)
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    C)1, 2 and 3
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    B)66° 33' N latitude - Arctic Circle
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