Geography PYQ 583 of 587 · Environment & Ecology · Miscellaneous

How many Indian beaches have been recommended for the Blue Flag Certification recently?

  1. ASix
  2. BSeven
  3. CEight
  4. DNine
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020

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Correct answer: (c) Eight

Explanation

At the time of the question, Blue Flag certification had been awarded to 8 beaches in India. At present, Blue Flag certification has been awarded to 18 beaches in India. Their names are—Shivrajpur (Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Shriwardhan, Nagaon, Parnaka, Guhagar, Ladghar (Maharashtra), Golden (Odisha), Kasarkod, Padubidri (Karnataka), Rushikonda (Andhra Pradesh), Radhanagar (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Eden (Puducherry), Minicoy Thundi, Kadmat (Lakshadweep), Kappad, Chal (Kerala).

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