Q. “Different currents flow across the world having different characteristics and impact.” Consider the following statements in this regard:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Oyashio Current is a cold water current while Kuroshio current is a warm water current

Statement 2 is correct: Kuroshio Current flows near the east coast of Japan and is a warm water current. Oyashio flows across the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula to merge with the warmer waters of Kuroshio. The Okhotsk current flows past Sakhalin Islands to merge with the Oyashio current off Hokkaido

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