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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

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Approximately how much percentage (nearest to integer) of total water on the surface of earth is accounted for by the oceans?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 97.

Approx 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with water and Approximately 97% of the total water on the surface of Earth is accounted for by the oceans. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world's ocean basins.