Which of the following statements about India’s scientific and research mission in Antarctica is / are correct ?
- 1. The first scientific base station in Antarctica was Dakshin Gangotri
- 2. Dakshin Gangotri is now being used as supply base and transit camp
- 3. The Maitri station is manned throughout the year for scientific activities
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1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
India’s first permanent research station in Antarctica, Dakshin Gangotri, was established in 1983. Due to being buried under ice and requiring significant effort for maintenance, it was decommissioned as a primary research base in 1989 but continues to serve as a logistics and supply base. Maitri, the second research station, was established in 1989 and is located about 90 km away. It is fully operational and is manned throughout the year for various scientific activities. Bharati, the third station, was commissioned in 2012.