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    Question

    India signed a 15-year contract with the International

    Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of Polymetallic Sulphides in which ridge of the Indian Ocean?
    A Afanasy-Nikitin Ridge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Carlsberg Ridge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mid-Atlantic Ridge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Andaman Ridge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Central Pacific Ridge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In 2025, India signed a 15-year contract with ISA to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the Carlsberg Ridge of the Indian Ocean. PMS are rich in metals like iron, copper, zinc, silver, gold, and platinum. This gives India exclusive exploration rights and makes it the first country to hold two PMS contracts.

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