Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are dominated by huge surface gyres that are driven by the global surface wind pattern. 2. Equatorial currents move cold water westward and then poleward along the east coasts of continents. With regard to the statements given above, which of the following is correct?

1. A. Both the statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
2. B. Both the statements are correct, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
3. C. Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is false. ✓
4. D. Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is correct.

Correct Answer: C. Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is false.

Practice more CDS General Knowledge questions