Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Moon’s gravitational influence on tides is greater than that of the Sun.
  2. Gravitational attraction and centrifugal force together produce two principal tidal bulges.
  3. On the side facing the Moon, lunar attraction exceeds centrifugal force and creates a bulge towards the Moon.
  4. On the side opposite the Moon, lunar attraction remains dominant and creates a second bulge towards the Moon.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only.
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only.
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only.
  4. 1 and 4 only.
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