The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of
A
an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
B
India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
C
a scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
D
India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
Correct Answer
Explanation
IndARC is India’s first multi-sensor moored underwater observatory, deployed in the Kongsfjorden fjord of the Arctic region to monitor climate change and its influence on the Indian monsoon. Option (c) is the most tempting distractor because while India maintains permanent research stations in Antarctica (Maitri and Bharati), IndARC is specifically an Arctic-based facility as indicated by its name. The core concept tested is India’s strategic scientific infrastructure and its contribution to global polar research.
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