Q143 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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With reference to 'Operation Olivia', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is an initiative of Indian coast Guards to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the coast of Odisha.2.Operation Olivia is carried out during the month of August which is the nesting time of Olive Ridley turtles.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 2
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Only 1

Correct answer: (d) Only 1

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 2

    Only 2. Nesting on the Odisha coast is winter–spring (Nov–March), not August.

  2. B

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Neither. Statement 1 holds: Indian Coast Guard, Olive Ridley, Odisha.

  3. C

    Both 1 and 2

    Both. Statement 2 has the wrong month.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Operation Olivia protects Olive Ridleys off Odisha. August is not the arribada season.

Summary. Official key is (d) only 1. Coast Guard, Olive Ridley, Odisha. Not August nesting.