UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEEP OCEAN MISSION

Q1. With reference to the institutional structure of the Deep Ocean Mission, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. It is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme.
  2. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is its nodal ministry.
  3. The National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, is the lead institute developing the manned submersible.
  4. It is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Q2. The Deep Ocean Mission is implemented under the sole nodal authority of which one of the following Union Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
  • B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • C. Ministry of Earth Sciences
  • D. Ministry of Science and Technology

Q3. In the context of MATSYA-6000, the term 'personnel sphere' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The syntactic-foam module that provides buoyancy during ascent
  • B. The titanium-alloy pressure hull that houses the three-member crew at one atmosphere
  • C. The main ballast tank system used for controlled diving
  • D. The drop-weight assembly used for emergency escape to the surface

Q4. MATSYA-6000 is designed to sustain its crew for a maximum emergency endurance of how many hours?

  • A. 24 hours
  • B. 48 hours
  • C. 72 hours
  • D. 96 hours

Q5. The Deep Ocean Mission is organised into how many technology verticals (components)?

  • A. Four
  • B. Five
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

Q6. Which one of the following is the total estimated outlay approved for the Deep Ocean Mission for the period 2021-2026?

  • A. Rs. 2,823.4 crore
  • B. Rs. 4,077 crore
  • C. Rs. 6,000 crore
  • D. Rs. 3,000 crore

Q7. The first phase of the Deep Ocean Mission (2021-2024) covers a period of how many years?

  • A. Two years
  • B. Three years
  • C. Four years
  • D. Five years

Q8. India holds the distinction of being the first country to be accorded which one of the following statuses in 1987 in relation to seabed mineral exploration?

  • A. Pioneer Investor
  • B. Sponsoring State
  • C. Registered Contractor
  • D. Observer State

Q9. India's exclusive rights for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin are administered under the authority of which one of the following bodies?

  • A. International Maritime Organization
  • B. International Seabed Authority
  • C. International Union for Conservation of Nature
  • D. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Q10. Among the metals contained in the polymetallic nodules of India's allotted Central Indian Ocean Basin area, which one is present in the highest average concentration?

  • A. Copper
  • B. Nickel
  • C. Cobalt
  • D. Manganese