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28 April 2026 (Geography)

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1) Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The thermocline is a layer in the ocean where temperature decreases rapidly with depth.
Reason (R): The thermocline acts as a barrier to the mixing of surface and deep ocean waters.

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2) Which of the following statements about “ocean salinity” is/are correct?

  1. Salinity is highest in subtropical regions due to high evaporation and low precipitation.
  2. The Arctic Ocean has the lowest salinity due to freshwater input from melting ice and rivers.
  3. Salinity decreases with depth in the open ocean.
  4. The Mediterranean Sea has higher salinity than the Red Sea.

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3)  Which of the following statements about “tides” is/are correct?

  1. Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.
  2. Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases.
  3. Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other.

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4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the “trade winds”?

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5) Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The summer monsoon in India is characterized by onshore winds.
Reason (R): The land heats up faster than the ocean during summer, creating a low-pressure zone over the land.

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The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most competitive and esteemed examinations in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and others. The exam comprises three stages — Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test (Interview) — designed to test a candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, decision-making, and leadership skills.


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