Red Sea Characteristics
Question
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
- 2.
No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The Red Sea is situated in an intensely arid desert region, resulting in almost negligible precipitation. Furthermore, it is a unique global water body in that there are no permanent rivers or streams that discharge into it, resulting in exceptionally high salinity and clear waters.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q89
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
World Physical Geography
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography Cl.11 Ch.13
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