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UPSC 1995: Consider the map given below: The divisions along India’s coastal region indicate
(a)coastal pollution zones
(b)salinity density isopleths
(c)the areas up to which sovereignty extends
(d)underwater relief contours
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) underwater relief contours
The shaded divisions traced parallel to India’s coastline on the map represent successive submarine depth (bathymetric) contours that show under-water relief; they are not pollution zones, salinity isopleths, or limits of territorial waters. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1995-solved-question-paper/))
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The correct answer is option (d): underwater relief contours. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1995, GS Paper 1, as Question 22. It falls under Geography > Oceanography.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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