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2000 · Q14GeographyOceanographymoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Oceanic Trench) I. Aleutian II. Kermadec III. Sunda IV. S. Sandwich List II (Location) A) Indian Ocean B) North Pacific Ocean C) South Pacific Ocean D) South Atlantic Ocean Codes:

  1. (a)I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
  2. (b)I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
  3. (c)I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
  4. (d)I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
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Official answer(b) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

2022 · Q85GeographyOceanographymoderate

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements : 1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention. 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. 3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3

2020 · Q93GeographyOceanographydifficult

With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January – March. 2. OMT collected during January – March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only