UPPSC 2023 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following statement is true?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Ocean salinity is maximum at the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ocean salinity is maximum at the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.”.

The ocean salinity is maximum at the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn because of high evaporation and low precipitation.

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