Question
Which one of the following factors is responsible n for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
Answer: Option B
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B
Ans. (b)
Explanation
Indian Subcontinent (in north), Africa (in west) and Australia (in South East) are the land regions that are located around the Indian ocean. Due to the monsoon drift, ocean current in the Indian ocean becomes eastward and westward in June and November respectively. It is affected by wind circulation.
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B
Ans. (b)
Explanation
Indian Subcontinent (in north), Africa (in west) and Australia (in South East) are the land regions that are located around the Indian ocean. Due to the monsoon drift, ocean current in the Indian ocean becomes eastward and westward in June and November respectively. It is affected by wind circulation.
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