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UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · Question 56

Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Licences are granted by the International Seabed Authority, not the Global Ocean Commission. India holds ISA contracts (e.g., polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean), and rare earths occur on the deep seafloor.