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NDA 2 2025 GAT, question 114

Topic: Geography

Q114

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

  1. Oceanic trenches are very significant in the study of plate movements

  2. Oceanic trenches are associated with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

  1. Deep ocean trenches mark convergent plate boundaries where one plate subducts.
  2. Their association with strong earthquakes and nearby volcanic arcs makes them important evidence for plate movements.
  3. Both statements are correct.