by Q. Consider the following statements with regard to Australia
UPSC CDS Examination (I) 2025 – General Knowledge
1. The Coral Sea separates the Great Barrier Reef from the South Pacific.
2. The Great Dividing Range extends from Melbourne to Perth in Australia.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Incorrect — The Great Barrier Reef lies within the Coral Sea, and the Coral Sea itself is a part of the South Pacific Ocean. Hence, it does not separate the Great Barrier Reef from the South Pacific.
Incorrect — The Great Dividing Range runs along the eastern coast of Australia, extending from Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria. It does not extend from Melbourne to Perth (Perth is on the western coast).
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
