SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 47

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding 'Spring tides'?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. These tides are the lowest.

  •  A spring tide—popularly known as a "King Tide"—refers to the 'springing forth' of the tide during new and full moon.
  • Spring tides occur twice each lunar month all year long without regard to the season. Neap tides, which also occur twice a month, happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.