Which of the following is an extension of the Indian Ocean?

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This question was previously asked in

SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 23 Jan 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Arabian Sea.

Key Points

The Indian Ocean is the world's third-largest ocean and covers 70,560,000 square kilometers.
- The Arabian Sea is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent.
The Aral Sea, on the other hand, is a landlocked sea located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia.
- It was once one of the largest lakes in the world but has shrunk significantly due to irrigation projects and other human activities.
The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea located between China and Korea and is connected to the East China Sea and the Bohai Sea.
The Caribbean Sea is located in the Western Hemisphere, bounded by the Caribbean islands and Central and South America.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, Arabian Sea, as it is the only option extending the Indian Ocean.