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UPSC 2002: The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?
(a)Goa
(b)Gujarat
(c)Orissa
(d)Tamil Nadu
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The correct answer is (c) Orissa. The Gahirmatha beach and other nesting sites along the Odisha (Orissa) coast are famous worldwide as mass nesting (arribada) sites for Olive Ridley sea turtles.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, GS Paper 1, as Question 138. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Biodiversity.
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