Correct option is A
Correct Answer: (a) A submarine plateau about 80 km off the southern coast in the Indian Ocean
Explanation: •
Wadge Bank is a shallow
submarine plateau located approximately
80 km off the southern coast of India, near Kanyakumari. • It is ecologically rich and known for high marine productivity, which is why fishermen opposed the proposed hydrocarbon exploration under
HELP (Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy) in May 2025.
Information Booster: • Wadge Bank lies in the
Indian Ocean, south of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. • It is an important
fishing ground, especially for tuna and demersal fish species. • Activities such as hydrocarbon drilling pose risks like habitat disturbance and reduced fish availability