UPSC Geography Oceans and Continents / महासागरों और महाद्वीपों Question Bank Oceans and Marine Resources / Canals etc

This item consists of two statements. Statement I and Statement II. [CDS 2016-II]

Statement I: The Kuroshio is a warm north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean.

Statement II: Presence of a number of volcanoes at the bottom of the Sea of Japan is responsible for the Kuroshio becoming warm.

Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to the item using the code given below.

A) Both the statements arc individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

B) Both the statements are individually the but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

The Kuroshio Current is warm due to variations in water level in the northern region of the East China sea and neighbour ocean.