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UPSC Prelims 1984 · World Geography · Oceans, Seas and Straits
Match the columns: A. South-eastern coast of U.S.A. · B. West coast of South Africa · C. South-western coast of South America · D. South-eastern coast of Japan — 1. Florida current · 2. Kuroshio current · 3. Benguela current · 4. Peruvian current
- (a) 2 3 4 1
- (b) 1 3 4 2
- (c) 1 4 3 2
- (d) 2 4 3 1
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 1 3 4 2
Florida – SE USA · Benguela – SW Africa · Peruvian – SW South America · Kuroshio – SE Japan.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Puts Kuroshio off the USA.
(c) Swaps Benguela and Peruvian.
(d) Puts Kuroshio off the USA.
The trap
None.
🔒 Benguela (cold) → Namib desert; Humboldt/Peru (cold) → Atacama.
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