Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

India's first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) is located in which city?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Jamnagar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jamnagar”.
India's first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

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  3. C) Dhule
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