The first permanent Indian oceanographic station, 'Dakshin Gangotry' during Antarctic Expedition, was set up in

A. April/March 1984

B. December 1982/January 1983

C. November 1985/February 1986

D. December 1988/March 1989

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The first permanent Indian oceanographic station, 'Dakshin Gangotry' during Antarctic Expedition, was set up in April/March 1984. Dakshin Gangotri was the first Indian scientific research base station established in Antarctica, as a part of the Indian Antarctic Program. Located at a distance of 2,500 kilometres from the South Pole, it was established during the third Indian expedition to Antarctica in 1983/84.