State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 31

In the context of 'shipwreck tourism', shipwrecks in Indian waters have been explored at Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals and Grande Island. Where are these locations?

  1. Off the coast of Goa
  2. Off the coast of Lakshadweep
  3. Off the coast of Tamil Nadu
  4. Off the coast of Odisha
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Answer: (A) Off the coast of Goa

Explanation

Goa's Grande Island, Sunchi Reef and Amee Shoals are known wreck-diving sites.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: these wreck sites lie off Goa (near Mormugao/Vasco).

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not these sites.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: not these sites.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: not these sites.