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Marine Resources — MCQ Practice

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding India's marine resources and maritime zones is/are correct? 1. India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extends up to 200 nautical miles from its baseline. 2. The Gulf of Kutch is a significant region for India's offshore petroleum and natural gas reserves. 3. Polymetallic nodules are primarily found on the continental shelf within India's EEZ. 4. India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Q2easy

Which of the following marine ecosystems are known for their significant 'blue carbon' sequestration capabilities? 1. Coral Reefs 2. Mangrove Forests 3. Seagrass Meadows 4. Hydrothermal Vents

Q3medium

Consider the following statements regarding Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC): 1. OTEC technology utilizes the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep water. 2. It is most efficient in tropical regions where the temperature gradient is significant. 3. India has successfully commissioned a commercial-scale OTEC plant in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Q4easy

Which of the following metals are typically found in significant quantities within polymetallic nodules? 1. Manganese 2. Nickel 3. Cobalt 4. Gold

Q5medium

Consider the following statements regarding India's Deep Ocean Mission (DOM): 1. The mission aims to develop technologies for deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules. 2. It includes the development of a manned submersible capable of reaching 6000 meters depth. 3. The mission is solely focused on the exploration of non-living marine resources.

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