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UPSC 2004: Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a)Gulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides
(b)Tidal currents take place when a gulf is connected with the open sea by a narrow channel
(c)Tidal bore occurs when a tide enters the narrow and shallow estuary of a river
(d)The tidal nature of the mouth of the river Hooghly is of crucial importance to Kolkata as port
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Gulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides
High tidal ranges occur in funnel-shaped gulfs/bays that are wide at the mouth and narrow landward (e.g., Bay of Fundy); a gulf that is narrow in front and wider inside would not amplify tides, so statement (a) is incorrect. Statements (b) (tidal currents through narrow channels), (c) (tidal bores in shallow, narrowing estuaries), and (d) (Hooghly’s tides vital for Kolkata port) are factually correct, making (a) the only wrong option. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/science/gulf-coastal-feature?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2004 Geography question?▼
The correct answer is option (a): Gulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Oceanography question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2004, GS Paper 1, as Question 66. 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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