Indian National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (INCAOR)

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When was the Indian National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (INCAOR) established?

  1. 1981

  2. 1989

  3. 1998

  4. 2008


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INCAOR was established in 1981.

Where is the headquarters of INCAOR located?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Goa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The headquarters of INCAOR is located in Goa.

What is the primary mission of INCAOR?

  1. To conduct research in Antarctica

  2. To conduct research in the Arctic

  3. To conduct research in the Indian Ocean

  4. To conduct research in the Pacific Ocean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary mission of INCAOR is to conduct research in Antarctica.

How many research stations does INCAOR have in Antarctica?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

INCAOR has two research stations in Antarctica: Maitri and Bharati.

What is the name of INCAOR's research vessel?

  1. RV Sindhu Sankalp

  2. RV Akademik Tryoshnikov

  3. RV Polarstern

  4. RV James Clark Ross


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INCAOR's research vessel is named RV Sindhu Sankalp.

What is the name of INCAOR's first research station in Antarctica?

  1. Maitri

  2. Bharati

  3. Dakshin Gangotri

  4. Himansh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

INCAOR's first research station in Antarctica was Dakshin Gangotri.

In which year was INCAOR's second research station in Antarctica, Bharati, established?

  1. 1989

  2. 1997

  3. 2007

  4. 2017


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INCAOR's second research station in Antarctica, Bharati, was established in 1989.

What is the name of INCAOR's third research station in Antarctica?

  1. Maitri

  2. Bharati

  3. Dakshin Gangotri

  4. Himansh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INCAOR's third research station in Antarctica is named Himansh.

What is the primary focus of research at INCAOR's research stations in Antarctica?

  1. Climate change

  2. Glaciology

  3. Geology

  4. Biology


Correct Option:
Explanation:

INCAOR's research stations in Antarctica focus on research in climate change, glaciology, geology, and biology.

What is the name of INCAOR's journal?

  1. Indian Journal of Antarctic Research

  2. Indian Journal of Ocean Research

  3. Indian Journal of Earth Sciences

  4. Indian Journal of Marine Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INCAOR's journal is named Indian Journal of Antarctic Research.

How many scientists and researchers work at INCAOR?

  1. Around 100

  2. Around 200

  3. Around 300

  4. Around 400


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Around 200 scientists and researchers work at INCAOR.

What is the budget of INCAOR?

  1. Around 10 crore rupees

  2. Around 20 crore rupees

  3. Around 30 crore rupees

  4. Around 40 crore rupees


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The budget of INCAOR is around 30 crore rupees.

What is the name of INCAOR's director?

  1. Dr. M. Ravichandran

  2. Dr. R. R. Rao

  3. Dr. V. K. Gaur

  4. Dr. S. Rajan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name of INCAOR's director is Dr. M. Ravichandran.

What is the website of INCAOR?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The website of INCAOR is www.incaor.gov.in.

What is the significance of INCAOR's research in Antarctica?

  1. It helps us understand climate change

  2. It helps us understand the geology of Antarctica

  3. It helps us understand the biology of Antarctica

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

INCAOR's research in Antarctica helps us understand climate change, the geology of Antarctica, and the biology of Antarctica.

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