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India's application to explore the AN Seamount

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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?

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?

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?

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?

<p>They are formed through volcanic activity and are hotspots for marine life</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount, where else is India seeking permission to explore for minerals?

<p>The Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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Learn about India's application to the International Seabed Authority to explore the cobalt-rich Afanasy Nikitin Seamount in the Indian Ocean. Understand the strategic motivations behind the move and the challenges faced due to overlapping claims by Sri Lanka.