UPSC 2015GeographyModerate

Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational force of the Sun 2. Gravitational force of the Moon 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer

Explanation

Tides are caused by the combined effect of the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun, along with the centrifugal force generated by the Earth's rotation. While the Moon is the primary driver due

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