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UPPSC 2020 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following ocean currents is associated with Indian Ocean ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Agulhas current

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Agulhas current”.
Agulhas current is associated with the Indian Ocean. It is a warm ocean current that flows southward along the eastern coast of South Africa.

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