The MATSYA 6000 is associated with which of the following?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3: Deep Ocean Mission.
Explanation:
- MATSYA 6000 is India's first indigenous 'Manned Ocean Mission,' and it constitutes a crucial component of the Deep Ocean Mission.
- Mission Profile: It is a deep-sea 'submersible' vehicle. It is being developed by the 'National Institute of Ocean Technology' (NIOT) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Capability: As is evident from its name (6000), it is designed to safely transport three humans to a depth of 6,000 meters (6 km).
- Objective: To study and explore hidden deep-sea resources (such as polymetallic nodules), gas hydrates, and marine biodiversity. Upon its successful completion, India will join an elite club of nations—including the USA, Russia, France, Japan, and China—that possess such technology.
Analysis of Other Options (Quick Revision):
- Aditya-L1 Mission (Option 1): India's first solar mission (Sun Mission), sent to the L1 point to study the Sun.
- Shukrayaan Mission (Option 2): ISRO's proposed mission to the planet Venus.
- Gaganyaan Mission (Option 4): ISRO's first manned space mission (Human Spaceflight Mission), aimed at sending humans into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Important Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Which institute has developed MATSYA 6000?
Answer: NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology), Chennai.
Question: Which is the nodal ministry for India's 'Deep Ocean Mission'?
Answer: Ministry of Earth Sciences. Question: What is the 'Blue Economy' related to?
Answer: The sustainable use and development of marine resources.