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What is the primary motivation behind India's application to the International Seabed Authority for exploration rights to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount?
What is the primary motivation behind India's application to the International Seabed Authority for exploration rights to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount?
- To establish India's dominance in the Indian Ocean region by exploring new territories
- To diversify India's energy sources by exploring the potential for offshore mining
- To secure strategic resources, particularly cobalt, in response to Chinese activity in the area (correct)
- To conduct scientific research on the unique marine life found around seamounts
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount?
- It is located approximately 3,000 km from India's coast in the Indian Ocean
- It is a structural feature that rises from an oceanic depth of about 1,200 metres (correct)
- It is a cobalt-rich region with deposits of other minerals like nickel and manganese
- Its exploration faces challenges due to overlapping claims by Sri Lanka
What is the primary challenge faced by India in exploring the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount?
What is the primary challenge faced by India in exploring the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount?
- Overlapping territorial claims and international regulations (correct)
- Lack of technological expertise in deep-sea mining
- Lack of financial resources to fund the costly exploration and extraction
- Environmental concerns about the impact on marine life
What is the significance of seamounts mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of seamounts mentioned in the text?
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In addition to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount, where else is India seeking permission to explore for minerals?
In addition to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount, where else is India seeking permission to explore for minerals?
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India's Application to the International Seabed Authority
- India's primary motivation behind applying for exploration rights to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount is to tap into the potential mineral resources, particularly polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts.
The Afanasy Nikitin Seamount
- The Afanasy Nikitin Seamount is a submerged mountain on the Indian Ocean floor, located approximately 1,700 km southwest of the Indian coast.
- Incorrect statement: The Afanasy Nikitin Seamount is not located in the Indian Ocean.
Challenges in Exploring the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount
- The primary challenge faced by India in exploring the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount is the harsh environment, including extreme pressure, near-freezing temperatures, and total darkness.
Significance of Seamounts
- Seamounts are significant as they are potential sources of valuable minerals, including polymetallic sulphides, cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts, and other rare earth elements.
India's Exploration Efforts
- In addition to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount, India is also seeking permission to explore for minerals in the Central Indian Ocean Basin.
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