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Which of the following statements about salinity is correct?

  1. Arabian sea shows higher salinity as compared to Bay of Bengal

  2. Bay of Bengal shows higher salinity as compared to Arabian sea

  3. Salinity increases with depth and there is a distinct zone called the halocline, where salinity decreases abruptly

  4. Salinity is very high in Black Sea due to high evaporation

  5. Average salinity of the Indian Ocean is 55 parts per thosand
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Explanation

Arabian sea shows higher salinity due to high evaporation and low influx of rivers.

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