Previous Year Question
Which among the following are India's permanent and operational research stations in Antarctica?
Bharati and Arya
Bharati and Dakshin Gangotri
Bharati and Maitri
Dakshin Gangotri and Maitri
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
India has established three major research stations in Antarctica—Dakshin Gangotri, Maitri and Bharati.
Dakshin Gangotri was India's first Antarctic research station. It was established in 1983, but it was subsequently covered by ice and is no longer an operational research station.
Maitri is India's second permanent Antarctic research station. It was established in the Schirmacher Oasis region and is used for scientific research.
Bharati is India's third research station. It was commissioned on 18 March 2012 and is located in the Larsemann Hills region. It was established to facilitate year-round scientific research.