Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Which of the following seas has the highest salinity?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Dead Sea

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dead Sea”.
The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, has the highest average salinity of all the oceans and seas, with 33.7% salinity.

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