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The Sargasso Sea is situated in the:

Explanation:

ANS. (A) 
The Sargasso Sea is a region of the North Atlantic Ocean that is bounded by four currents: the Gulf Stream to the west, the North Atlantic Current to the north, the Canary Current to the east, and the North Atlantic Equatorial Current to the south. It is unique because it is the only sea on Earth that is not bounded by land and is home to seaweed of the genus Sargassum, which floats in mass on the surface there. It is also known for its distinctive deep blue color and for being a spawning ground for European and American eels.

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