Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question:
Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Options
Answer: 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
The International Seabed Authority (ISA), not the Global Ocean Commission, issues exploration licences. India has licences for polymetallic nodule exploration, and rare earth minerals are found in deep-sea deposits. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Explanation:
The International Seabed Authority (ISA), not the Global Ocean Commission, issues exploration licences. India has licences for polymetallic nodule exploration, and rare earth minerals are found in deep-sea deposits. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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