Q. With reference to the establishment of Marine National Parks by the Government of India, consider the following locations:

1. Lakshadweep Islands
2. Andaman Nicobar Islands
3. Gulf of Kutch
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 Parks are officially designated in the Gulf of Kutch (Gujarat), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu). The Bay of Bengal houses the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha, but it is not declared a Marine National Park. Lakshadweep features conservation reserves but lacks notified Marine National Parks.