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  1. With reference to Ocean currents consider the following statements:
    1. West Australian current is a warm current.
    2. North East Monsoon Drift flows in the Indian Ocean during winter season.
    3. Equatorial counter current does not flow in the Indian Ocean during winter season.
    4. Kuroshic current in the Pacific Ocean is like Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean.

    2. A.

     1 and 2
    B.

     1 and 4
    C.

     2 and 3
    D.

     2 and 4

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    North East Monsoon Drift flows in the Indian Ocean during winter season. North-East Monsoon Drift is formed when, in winter, the North-East Monsoon causes a westward and southward drift along the eastern coats of India and along the Arabian coast.. Kuroshic current in the Pacific Ocean is like Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean. The Kuroshio System consists of several currents and drifts is similar to the Gulf Stream system of the Atlantic Ocean.

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