Apart from Costa Rica, the Olive Ridley turtles also nest along the coast of one of the states of the country which has recently…

Question

Apart from Costa Rica, the Olive Ridley turtles also nest along the coast of one of the states of the country which has recently issued a ban on fishing for six months to protect this endangered species.

Which of the following is the concerned state?

1. A. West Bengal
2. B. Andhra Pradesh
3. C. Odisha (Correct answer)
4. D. Karnataka

Correct Answer

Option C — Odisha

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• Odisha (specifically the Gahirmatha Beach and Rushikulya coast) is the largest nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles in the world, apart from Costa Rica.
• The state issues fishing bans during the nesting season (January–May) to protect these endangered sea turtles, which arrive in massive aggregations called "arribada".