UPSC CDS I 2024 GK Paper

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Which of the following statements regarding barrier islands is/are correct?
1. These are small chain of sand islands that form offshore, far from the coast.
2. Lagoons or shallower marshes separate the barrier islands from the mainland.
3. Such locations are hazardous for settlements because they are easily swept away by storms and hurricanes.
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