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UPSC 2013: The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
(a)warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(b)rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea
(c)warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d)continental shelf is undulating
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
The richest marine fishing grounds (e.g., the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, the Agulhas Bank) occur where warm and cold oceanic currents converge, causing upwelling of nutrient-rich waters that support abundant plankton and fish. Therefore option (c) is correct; the other conditions are secondary or localised. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Banks_of_Newfoundland?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2013 Geography question?▼
The correct answer is option (c): warm and cold oceanic currents meet. 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 2013, GS Paper 1, as Question 54. 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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