The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive ridley sea turtle from South America?
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Orissa
- Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The coast of Odisha (formerly Orissa), particularly Gahirmatha Beach, is one of the world’s most important nesting grounds for the Olive ridley sea turtle. These turtles are known for their mass nesting behaviour called arribada.
