Which water body covers an area of 1 55 58 000 km2 and makes up only 4 3 of the global ocean ........

General Studies (CHSL) Geography

Which water body covers an area of 1,55,58,000 km2 and makes up only 4.3% of the global ocean?

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SSC CHSL 24th May 2022 Shift-1

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Southern Ocean

Indian Ocean

- The water body with an area of 15,558,000 km² covering about 4.3% of the global ocean is the Arctic Ocean.

- Atlantic Ocean: This is much larger, around 85,133,000 km², covering about 23.5% of global ocean area.

- Arctic Ocean: Smallest and shallowest major ocean, fits the specified area and percentage.

- Southern Ocean: Covers about 20,327,000 km²; that’s more than stated in the question.

- Indian Ocean: Covers about 70,560,000 km², several times larger than the given figure.

Correct Answer:

Option 2 - Arctic Ocean

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