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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 290Interactive Test Mode
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Q290. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Gulf with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides.

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Option (a) is incorrect: High tidal amplification occurs in gulfs and bays that have wide funnel-shaped entrances and narrow tapering heads (wider fronts and narrower rears), which forces tidal energy into an increasingly confined area, thereby dramatically raising tidal height (e.g., Bay of Fundy, Gulf of Khambhat).

Options (b), (c), and (d) are correct descriptions of tidal currents, tidal bores, and the navigational importance of semi-diurnal tides to the Hooghly/Kolkata Port.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Funneling effect causes high tides when the entrance is wide and interior is narrow, compressing incoming tidal water. Statement (a) states the reverse.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q290)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Gulf with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q290

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 290 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (A): "Gulf with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

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

How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Funneling effect causes high tides when the entrance is wide and interior is narrow, compressing incoming tidal water. Statement (a) states the reverse.

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