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Which of the following seas are enclosed ? 1. Andaman Sea 2. Aral Sea 3. Sea of Azov 4. Bering Sea Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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The term 'enclosed sea' refers to bodies of water that are almost entirely surrounded by land, often connected to larger oceans only by narrow straits or being completely landlocked. The Aral Sea is explicitly classified as a landlocked sea or a saline lake in Central Asia [t7][t10]. The Sea of Azov is a highly enclosed sea, connected to the Black Sea only via the narrow Kerch Strait [t1][t6]. In contrast, the Andaman Sea is defined as a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, partially enclosed by islands and archipelagos but maintaining significant openness to the larger ocean [c1][t4][t9]. Similarly, the Bering Sea is a marginal sea of the North Pacific Ocean, separated from the Gulf of Alaska by the Alaska Peninsula but not considered enclosed [t1][t5][t7]. Therefore, only the Aral Sea and the Sea of Azov meet the criteria for enclosed seas.

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > Fig. 16.11 Indian Ocean and Adjacent Countries > p. 65
  2. [2] https://www.britannica.com/browse/Oceans-Seas/1
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