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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 2 objective papers
  • 120 questions each
  • 2 h per paper
  • 100 + 300 marks

Prelims Paper I covers general studies.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2026 · Paper I, General Studies · Q30 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 General Studies Q30: Consider the following statements regarding salinity of oceans :

QuestionOceanography / Salinity

Consider the following statements regarding salinity of oceans :

  1. The North Sea records low salinity because of its location in higher latitudes.
  2. The Baltic Sea records low salinity due to influx of river waters.
  3. The Mediterranean Sea records higher salinity due to evaporation.
  4. The Black Sea has high salinity due to lack of river water influx.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a) I and II
  2. (b) II and III
  3. (c) III and IV
  4. (d) I and IV

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