Q75 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following is/are NOT a cold ocean current?1.Agulhas current2.Brazil current3.Humboldt current4.California currentSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 3
B 3 and 4
C 2 and 3
D 1 and 2

Correct answer: (d) 1 and 2

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Humboldt is cold; Agulhas is the warm one.

  2. B

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. Both Humboldt and California are cold.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Brazil is warm; Humboldt is cold.

  4. D

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Agulhas (Mozambique/Agulhas) and Brazil are warm. Humboldt and California are cold.

Summary. Official key is (d) 1 and 2. Agulhas and Brazil are not cold currents. Also note: Humboldt — Peru; cold eastern Pacific; California — Cold eastern North Pacific; Agulhas — Warm; SW Indian Ocean; Brazil — Warm; South Atlantic.