Q. Consider the following statements about the relief features of the Indian Ocean: - The average depth of the Indian Ocean is greater on the eastern side compared to the western side.
- Deep-sea trenches are almost absent in the Indian Ocean.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as the eastern side of the Indian Ocean is deeper, with depths up to 5500 m, compared to the western zone's 4000 m. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Indian Ocean contains important trenches like the Sunda Trench and others. Thus, only statement 1 is correct.