Q. With reference to the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to showcase India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times.
2.It is being constructed at Kochi, Kerala.
3.It will have the longest underwater tunnel in the world.
4.Ministry of Culture is responsible for the development of the NMHC.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is designed to preserve and showcase India’s maritime history, spanning from the Harappan era to modern times, through galleries, exhibitions, and immersive experiences.
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect. The NMHC is being constructed at Lothal, Gujarat, a historically significant port city of the Indus Valley Civilization. The NMHC will feature a lighthouse museum that is set to be among the world’s tallest of its kind. It will also include Asia’s largest underwater marine museum as part of its attractions. The NMHC is being developed under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) as part of the Sagarmala Programme.
Source: DD News
