Q. With reference to India, the terms ‘Sagar Nidhi, Sagar Manjusha, Sagar Kanya’ pertain to

[A] Attack Submarines

[B] Research Vessels

[C] Off-shore Patrol Vehicles

[D] New fish species

Answer: B
Notes:

Research Vessel (Ships) is an important tool for ocean research and the development of ocean technology. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has at present has 6 ships namely Sagar Nidhi, Sagar Manjusha, Sagar Kanya, Sagar Sampada, Sagar Tara and Sagar Anveshika. 

Source: Union Minister visits Indian Subcontinent’s Pioneer Research Vessel Ship “Sagar Nidhi” and interacts with top Scientists on the deck 

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