India is ready to launch its desirous 'Deep Ocean Mission' in October this year. The Indian Govt has made this plan for 5 years at a cost of ? 8 billion to detect the deep corners of the ocean. One of the main purposes of the mission is to find and exclude Polymetallic Nodules at sea level. They are shaped like small round potatoes made of minerals such as manganese(Mn), Nickel(Ni), Cobalt(Co), Copper(Cu) and Iron hydroxide.{Fe(OH)2}. Let's take the Deep Ocean Mission trivia quiz.
1. Approximately how much sq km area was given to India for Nodule exploration?
A. 1.3 lakh sq km.
B. 1.4 lakh sq km.
C. 1.5 lakh sq km.
D. 1.2 lakh sq km.
2. With whom did India sign a contract in 2002, leaving 50% of the total sea surface resources?
A. U N development programme
B. International Seabed Authority-(ISA)
C. United Nations Convention
D. IUCN
3. When did India become the first country to get the status of Pioneer Investor?
A. 1977
B. 1999
C. 1987
D. 1978
4. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) was established in ...
A. 1982
B. 1948
C. 1972
D. 1983
5. Polymetallic Nodules region in the Central Pacific Ocean is identified by what name is it?
A. Polythene zone
B. Clarion-Clipperton zone
C. Magnesium zone
D. Peroxide zone
6. In-situ Soil tester operated by India is placed at a depth of how many meters in the sea?
A. 5500 m
B. 6000 m
C. 900 m
D. 960 m
7. What is the name of Cobalt(Co ) Ores?
A. Smeltite (CoAs2)
B. Cinebar (HgS)
C. Ruby silver (3Ag2S Sb2 S)
D. None of these
8. Which of the following is Manganese ore?
A. Gypsum(CaSo4.2H2o)
B. Fluorspar(CaF2)
C. Magnesite(Mn2O3)
D. None of these
9. Which ministry of India runs the Deep Ocean Mission?
A. Home Minister
B. Union Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Atoms and nuclear ministry
D. Private organisation
10. By which method is used for extraction of iron(Fe) from Ore?
A. Reduction using carbon
B. Galvanic isolation
C. Fan buoyancy
D. Hand picking
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