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Oceanography · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 18 of 66

Oceanography: Which ocean is the saltiest on average?

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Topic
Oceanography
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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Q · OceanographyMedium · 45s

Which ocean is the saltiest on average?

TopicOceanography
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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The Atlantic Ocean has higher average salinity due to high evaporation and limited fresh water influx compared to other oceans.

Final Answer: Option C - Atlantic Ocean
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