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    Which of the following state where mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle takes place was given marine sanctuary status?

    A) West Bengal                  

    B) Odisha

    C) Tamil Nadu                   

    D) Kerala

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Gahirmatha beach (Odisha) were mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle takes place was given marine sanctuary status in 1997. All the species of sea turtles in the coastal water or Odisha are listed as "vulnerable" in the IUCN Red Data Book. The sea turtles are protected under the 'Migratory Species Convention' and CITES (Convention of International Trade on Wildlife Flora and Fauna).


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