The term 'IndARC', sometimes in the news, is the name of
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A.
an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
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B.
India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
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C.
a scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
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D.
India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
Correct Answer:
D. India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
Explanation:
The term 'IndARC' refers to India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region.
IndARC is India's first underwater moored observatory deployed in 2014 at Kongsfjorden fjord, Svalbard, Norway.
It is located at a depth of 192 meters and collects data on Arctic climate and its influence on the Indian monsoon system.
IndARC is designed and managed by the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO), National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), and National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
Hence, the correct answer is (d) India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region.
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