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In which of the following states/union territories is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park situated?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gujarat
3. Odisha
4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The correct answer is Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  • Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is a national park of India near Wandoor on the Andaman Islands.
  • It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • The park was created on 24 May 1983 under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 to protect marine life such as the corals and nesting sea turtles prevalent in the area.
    • Area 281.5 km2.
    • Established 1983.
    • Location Bay of Bengal.
    • Highest point Tarmugli Island.
    • Highest elevation 78 m.
    • Major islands Boat and Red Skin.

  •  The Only 5 Marine National Park and Water Sanctuaries of India.
    Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park.

    Marine National Park in Gulf of Kutch is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

    It is the first national marine park of India with 42 islands on Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park.

    Some popular islands  Poshitra, Pirotan, Karubhar and Narara.

    Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Gahirmatha is the first and the only marine sanctuary of Orissa, number of marvellous creatures including Olive Ridley sea turtles migrate here in huge numbers.

    Gahirmatha Beach separates the Bhitarkanika Mangroves from the Bay of Bengal and is the world’s most important nesting beach for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.

    In 1997 Govt declared Gahirmatha as marine sanctuary to save turtles.

    Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.

    Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park consists of 21 small islands and coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar in the Indian Ocean of Tamil Nadu.

    The park has a high diversity of plants and animals in its marine and shore habitats. Dugong , a vulnerable marine mammal is also found here.

    Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Malvan Marine Sanctuary is the only marine sanctuary located in Malvan Taluka of Sindhudurg district  Konkan region of Maharashtra.

    Maharashtra government last year has declared the area along Thane Creek as Flamingo Sanctuary.

    It should be noted that this Sanctuary is Maharashtra’s second marine sanctuary after Malvan  Wildlife Sanctuary which was declared in 1987.

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