Which of the following is an Indian Research Station in the Antarctica Region?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Maitri
1. India has two research stations in Antarctica: Bharati (commissioned in 2012) and Maitri (since 1988).
| Research Stations | About |
| Orcadas | Base Orcadas is an Argentine scientific station in Antarctica, and the oldest of the stations in Antarctica still in operation. |
| Hope Bay | It is the site of the Argentinian Antarctic settlement Esperanza Base, established in 1952. |
| Mawson | It is one of three permanent bases and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). |