Indian Oceanographic Research Institutes

This quiz tests your knowledge about India's oceanographic research institutes and their areas of specialization.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Odisha
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the first Indian research vessel to explore the deep sea?

  1. INS Sagardhwani
  2. INS Sindhudhvaj
  3. INS Sarvekshak
  4. INS Tarangini
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian oceanographic research institute is responsible for conducting marine research in the Indian Ocean?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian submersible that was used to explore the wreckage of the Titanic?

  1. INS Arihant
  2. INS Chakra
  3. INS Sindhurakshak
  4. INS Khanderi
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Father of Indian Oceanography'?

  1. Dr. S.Z. Qasim
  2. Dr. V.V. Rakhmanyya
  3. Dr. B.N. Desai
  4. Dr. T.S. Satyanarayana Rao
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian deep-sea research vessel that was launched in 2013?

  1. INS Sagardhwani
  2. INS Sindhudhvaj
  3. INS Sarvekshak
  4. INS Tarangini
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian oceanographic research institute is responsible for conducting research on marine biodiversity?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian oceanographic research institute that is responsible for conducting research on coastal and marine ecosystems?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian oceanographic research institute is responsible for conducting research on marine pollution?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian oceanographic research institute that is responsible for conducting research on marine climate change?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian oceanographic research institute is responsible for conducting research on marine resources?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian oceanographic research institute that is responsible for conducting research on marine technology?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian oceanographic research institute is responsible for conducting research on marine policy?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian oceanographic research institute that is responsible for conducting research on marine education?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian oceanographic research institute is responsible for conducting research on marine conservation?

  1. National Institute of Oceanography
  2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
  3. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
  4. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research