Q. In which of the following, government has established Marine National Parks in India?

1. Lakshadweep Islands
2. Andaman Nicobar Islands
3. Gulf of Katch
4. Gulf of Mannar
5. Bay of Bengal

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
Notes: Marine National Park, established in 1982, is in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, established in 1983, is in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park consists of 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar and is part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha is the largest nesting site for Olive Ridley Turtles and the only one in the Indian Ocean. Lakshadweep has one sanctuary (Pitti) and several conservation reserves.

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