Question

    Which of the following beach is known as world’s largest nesting ground of Olive Ridley turtles ?

    A Konkan Beach Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Coromandal Beach Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Gahirmatha Beach Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Jhaduguda Beach Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation – Recently the three-member panel constituted by the Orissa High Court made a field trip to the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary to assess the measures taken for the conservation of endangered  olive ridley sea turtles . According to an environment magazine’s report, 800  olive ridley turtles  died since January due to negligence of the States Forest and Fisheries department.

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