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The world's largest reef system the 'Great Barrier Reef' is situated in which sea?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Coral Sea

Great Barrier Reef: Sea Location

The Great Barrier Reef is globally recognized as the world's largest reef system.

The question asks to identify the sea where this significant natural structure is located.

Identifying the Correct Sea

  • The options provided are Coral Sea, Beaufort Sea, Celtic Sea, and Caspian Sea.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is situated off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
  • This specific marine region is known as the Coral Sea.
  • The other seas listed are geographically distinct and incorrect locations for the reef system.

Therefore, the Coral Sea is the correct location for the Great Barrier Reef.

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