UPPCS · Question 39
With reference to 'Operation Olivia', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the Indian Coast Guard to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the coast of Odisha. 2. Operation Olivia is carried out during the month of August which is the nesting time of Olive Ridley turtles. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Answer: (B) Only 1
Explanation
The Coast Guard runs Operation Olivia off Odisha every year from about November to May, covering the mass-nesting (arribada) season, not August.