Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

First National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) of India is situated at -

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Jamnagar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jamnagar”.
The National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) of India is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
This center is dedicated to marine biodiversity research and conservation, focusing on preserving marine life and ecosystems along the Indian coast.

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