Which one of the following beaches is visited by Olive Ridley turtles annually for mass nesting ?

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Q: 74 (CAPF/2008)

Which one of the following beaches is visited by Olive Ridley turtles annually for mass nesting ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CAPF

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{'olive ridley turtles': [0, 0, 2, 4], 'beaches': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'gopalpur': [0, 0, 3, 1], 'chandipur': [0, 0, 2, 4], 'gahirmatha': [0, 0, 2, 1]}

Option 1: Chandipur - This option is incorrect. Chandipur is not known for being visited by Olive Ridley turtles for mass nesting.

Option 2: Gahirmatha - This is the correct answer. Olive Ridley turtles visit Gahirmatha beach annually for mass nesting. Gahirmatha beach is located in the Indian state of Odisha and is one of the largest mass nesting sites for Olive Ridley turtles in the world.

Option 3: Gopalpur - This option is incorrect. Gopalpur is not known for being visited by Olive Ridley turtles for mass nesting.

Option 4: Paradwip - This option is incorrect. While Paradwip is situated near Gahirmatha beach, it is not the specific location where Olive Ridley turtles go for mass nesting.

In conclusion, the correct answer is Option 2: Gahirmatha. Olive Ridley turtles annually visit Gahirmatha beach in Odisha for mass nesting.