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Average salinity of water of Arabian Sea is

Think of Salinity as a book you have already read. On the page about Average salinity of water of Arabian Sea, the name written there is 35 ppt. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Where is Great Salt lake located?

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about where is Great Salt lake located, and the answer is U.S.A.. In Salinity, U.S.A. is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Mains) 2007] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

When density in the sea increases, then

This one is a favourite in exams. In Salinity, whenever you see when density in the sea increases, then, the answer is Salinity increases but depth decreases. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1990] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following seas has the highest average salinity?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Which of the following seas has the points to Dead Sea. In Salinity, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [60th to 62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following Sea has the highest salinity?

In simple words, which of the following Sea has the means Dead Sea. In Salinity, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of which of the following Sea has the and Dead Sea together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2012] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

World’s most saline Ocean/Lake is

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about world’s most saline Ocean/Lake is, and in Salinity the answer is Lake Van. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1997] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Water of which one of the following sea is most saline?

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about Water of which one of the following, and the answer is Dead Sea. In Salinity, Dead Sea is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2002 UPPCS (Pre) 1998] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The highest amount of salinity is found in

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about the highest amount of salinity is found, and in Salinity the answer is Dead Sea. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2015 Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2006] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Main source of Salinity of the Sea is

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about Main source of Salinity of the Sea, and the answer is Land. In Salinity, Land is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following denotes water salinity gradient?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Salinity that is Halocline. Halocline has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion. Read it once more slowly and it will stay in your mind.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The highest salinity is found in

In simple words, the highest salinity is found in means Lake Van in Turkey. In Salinity, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of the highest salinity is found in and Lake Van in Turkey together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following salts contributes maximum to the salinity of sea water?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Salinity, whenever you see which one of the following salts contributes, the answer is Sodium chloride. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2000] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Salinity and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.