Recently, patches of coral reefs have been reported in which of the following locations in India?

Question

Recently, patches of coral reefs have been reported in which of the following locations in India?

I. Ratnagiri

II. Malvan and Redi

III. Gaveshani Bank

IV. South Bombay

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I, II and III
2. B. II and III
3. C. I, II, III and IV (Correct answer)
4. D. III and IV

Correct Answer

Option C — I, II, III and IV

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I, II, III and IV.

Key Points

• Recent coral reef patch discoveries in India: Malvan and Redi (both in Maharashtra coastal areas, II ✓) and Gaveshani Bank (off Karnataka coast near Karwar, III ✓) have been reported.
• Ratnagiri and South Bombay are not among the confirmed recent discoveries.
• Statements II and III are correct.