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Geography GK · Q146

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 146

Q146

The direction of ocean currents is reversed with season ________

A.
In the Pacific Ocean
B.
In the Atlantic Ocean
C.
In the Indian Ocean
Answer
D.
In the Mediterranean Sea

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The north-easterly direction of winter monsoon winds becomes south-westerly during summer season in the northern hemisphere. This reversal of direction of monsoon winds also reverses the direction of ocean currents of Indian Ocean during summer season.