Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Coral Sea:
1.The Coral Sea is a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean, primarily located off the northeastern coast of Australia.
2.It is bound to the west by the Great Barrier Reef, which is the world’s largest coral reef system.
3.The Coral Sea Islands Territory, scattered across this region, is known for its dense permanent human settlements and thriving agricultural exports.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Coral Sea is indeed a marginal sea of the South Pacific, situated directly off the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia.
- Statement 2 is correct: The world-famous Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system—is located within the Coral Sea, separating it from the wider Pacific Ocean.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Coral Sea Islands Territory (an Australian external territory) has no permanent human inhabitants, except for a small meteorological staff working on the Willis Islets. Therefore, there are no agricultural exports or mainland-style settlements in this territory.
