Question

The 'Olive Ridley Turtles are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following statement(o) ls  /are correct?

(1) Their peculiar behavior of synchronized nesting in mass numbers is known as Arribada'.

(2) Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

 

• The olive ridley sea turtles are the most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world.
• Their unique mass nesting is known as arribada. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The thousands of females turtles come together to lay eggs.
• Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa (Kendrapara District) is one of their few nesting grounds in the world. Hence Statement 2 is correct.

 

• These turtles are carnivores and get their name from their olive-colored carapace.
• They are found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans.
• They migrate thousands of kilometers between feeding and mating grounds in the course of a year.
• They are under the Vulnerable status in IUCN Red List.