Q. Consider the following pairs:
RowGeographic FeatureAdministrative Jurisdiction / LocationAssociated Security or Conservation Initiative
1.Bitra IslandUnion Territory of LakshadweepIndian Navy Detachment under INS Jatayu network
2.Kariyachalli IslandGulf of Mannar, Tamil NaduTNSHOR Artificial Reef Restoration Project
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Pair 1 is correctly matched: Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep with the archipelago’s largest lagoon. The Indian Navy established a naval detachment here to augment maritime domain awareness and extend the radar/surveillance network linked with INS Jatayu (Minicoy).
- Pair 2 is correctly matched: Kariyachalli Island is an uninhabited coral island in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Tamil Nadu. To counter severe coastal erosion and land submergence caused by sea-level rise, the Tamil Nadu State Department of Environment launched the TNSHOR (Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources) project to deploy artificial reef modules.
