Marine Resources of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the marine resources of India. It covers various aspects of marine resources, including their types, distribution, and importance.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of marine resource?

  1. Fish

  2. Minerals

  3. Oil

  4. Forests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests are not a type of marine resource. Marine resources are found in the oceans and seas, while forests are found on land.

What is the largest marine fishing state in India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala is the largest marine fishing state in India, accounting for about 20% of the total marine fish production in the country.

Which of the following is NOT a major fishing port in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Surat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surat is not a major fishing port in India. Mumbai, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam are all major fishing ports in the country.

What is the most important type of marine fish caught in India?

  1. Tuna

  2. Shrimp

  3. Mackerel

  4. Cod


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mackerel is the most important type of marine fish caught in India, accounting for about 25% of the total marine fish production in the country.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of marine mineral found in India?

  1. Petroleum

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Manganese

  4. Copper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copper is not a major type of marine mineral found in India. Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Manganese are all major types of marine minerals found in the country.

What is the largest offshore oil field in India?

  1. Bombay High

  2. Heera

  3. Bassein

  4. Panna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bombay High is the largest offshore oil field in India, located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of marine pollution in India?

  1. Oil spills

  2. Plastic pollution

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major type of marine pollution in India. Oil spills, Plastic pollution, and Sewage discharge are all major types of marine pollution in the country.

What is the main cause of marine pollution in India?

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Domestic waste

  4. Shipping activities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Industrial waste is the main cause of marine pollution in India, accounting for about 60% of the total marine pollution in the country.

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of marine pollution on marine life?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Reduced biodiversity

  3. Increased disease

  4. Improved growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved growth is not a major impact of marine pollution on marine life. Habitat destruction, Reduced biodiversity, and Increased disease are all major impacts of marine pollution on marine life.

What is the main cause of habitat destruction in marine ecosystems?

  1. Coral bleaching

  2. Overfishing

  3. Coastal development

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coastal development is the main cause of habitat destruction in marine ecosystems, accounting for about 50% of the total habitat destruction in marine ecosystems worldwide.

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of climate change on marine ecosystems?

  1. Sea level rise

  2. Ocean acidification

  3. Coral bleaching

  4. Improved water quality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved water quality is not a major impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. Sea level rise, Ocean acidification, and Coral bleaching are all major impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.

What is the main goal of marine conservation?

  1. To protect marine ecosystems

  2. To increase marine biodiversity

  3. To promote sustainable fishing

  4. To reduce marine pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main goal of marine conservation is to protect marine ecosystems, which includes protecting marine biodiversity, promoting sustainable fishing, and reducing marine pollution.

Which of the following is NOT a major marine conservation area in India?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine National Park

  4. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sunderbans Tiger Reserve is not a major marine conservation area in India. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine National Park, and Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary are all major marine conservation areas in the country.

What is the main challenge facing marine conservation in India?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of political will

  3. Lack of public awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are major challenges facing marine conservation in India. Lack of funding, Lack of political will, and Lack of public awareness are all major challenges facing marine conservation in the country.

What can be done to improve marine conservation in India?

  1. Increase funding for marine conservation

  2. Increase public awareness about marine conservation

  3. Strengthen marine conservation laws and regulations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important steps that can be taken to improve marine conservation in India. Increasing funding for marine conservation, Increasing public awareness about marine conservation, and Strengthening marine conservation laws and regulations are all important steps that can be taken to improve marine conservation in the country.

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