1.
Which of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?
- It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
- Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.
- Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B — 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is rejected because the Deep Ocean Mission is not having been launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Matsya-6000 is accepted as a submersible designed to carry three people for deep-sea exploration. Samudrayaan is also accepted as a project under the mission.