The correct answer is (c) Maitri.
Maitri is an Indian research station in Antarctica. It is located at Schirmacher Oasis, which is about 2,800 km from the South Pole. The station was established in 1989 and is operated by the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences. Maitri is the only Indian research station in Antarctica.
The station is used for a variety of scientific research, including studies of the atmosphere, the ice sheet, and the marine environment. It is also used as a base for training and research by Indian scientists.
The station is named after the Sanskrit word for “friendship”. It was chosen to reflect the spirit of cooperation between India and other countries that are involved in research in Antarctica.
(a) Bharti is an Indian research station in Ladakh. It is located at an altitude of 4,500 meters and is used for studies of the atmosphere and the environment.
(b) Dakshni Gangotri is an Indian research station in the Himalayas. It is located at an altitude of 7,800 meters and is used for studies of the atmosphere and the environment.
(d) None of the above is a research station in Antarctica.