The status of salinity in Indian Ocean (in northern summer) 18 given below. Identify the correct statements.

A. The salinity in the Indian Ocean increases from equator to the Bay of Bengal.

B. The salinity in the Indian Ocean decreases from equator towards the Bay of Bengal.

C. The salinity in the Indian Ocean remains same in different parts.

D. The 45% isohaline the divide the Indian Ocean into eastern and western section.

E. Salinity is more in the Arabian Sea than the Bay of Bengal.

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