Geography · Oceanography
Consider the following statements: Statement I: The mean surface salinity of the Arabian Sea is generally higher than that of the Bay of Bengal. Statement II: The Arabian Sea experiences relatively higher evaporation rates and receives comparatively lower freshwater discharge from rivers than the Bay of Bengal. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.✓
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
- 3Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- 4Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.
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