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Oceanography
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Q237. Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following have coral reefs?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. Gulf of Kachchh
  3. Gulf of Mannar
  4. Sunderbans

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1, 2 and 3 only

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• 1, 2, and 3 are correct: Major coral reef ecosystems in India are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, and Gulf of Kachchh. • 4 is incorrect: The Sunderbans is a massive deltaic mangrove ecosystem formed by the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna rivers; high sediment loads and low salinity make it unsuitable for coral growth.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q237)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Oceanography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q237

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 237 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Geography (Oceanography) question is Option (A): "(a) 1, 2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Oceanography". You can explore all repeated questions from Oceanography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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