Question

    Which one of the following is the correct statement?

    A Spring tides occur on the full moon day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Neap tides occur on the new moon day only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The West Coast of India experiences tides four times a day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tides do not occur in the gulfs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon days. Hence, option A is the correct answer. • Neap tides occur near the time when the Moon and the Sun are in quadrature. Hence, option B is incorrect. • West coast of India experiences tides twice a day. • Tides do occur in Gulfs as well.

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