SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 49

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The deep sea shelf.

•  The deep sea shelf is NOT a part of the ocean floor.
• The ocean floor is typically divided into distinct parts, including the continental shelf, continental slope, and the deep-sea plain (also known as the abyssal plain).
• The continental shelf is the gently sloping, submerged edge of a continent, extending from the shoreline to the continental slope. It is covered by relatively shallow seas and gulfs, especially during interglacial periods, when sea levels are higher.
• This region is rich in marine biodiversity and mineral resources and is often a major site for fishing and oil exploration.