Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Pacific Ocean is almost triangular in shape.
  2. Asia, Australia, North and South America surround it.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 2
Notes: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean. It is spread over one-third of the earth. Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the earth, lies in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is almost circular in shape. Asia, Australia, North and South America surround it.
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