Q. With reference to the Barents Sea, consider the following statements:
1.It is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean.
2.It lies along the northern coasts of Norway and Russia.
3.It is separated from the Kara Sea by the Bering Strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] All three

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. The Barents Sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean.
  • Statement 2 is correct. It is located along the northern coasts of Norway and Russia.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect. It is separated from the Kara Sea by the Kara Strait, not the Bering Strait.

Source- ET

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