India and marine pollution: ICGS Samudra Pratap

1. Question 1Answer C

   At which place was ICGS Samudra Pratap commissioned on 5 January 2026?

   • AKochi
   • BMumbai
   • CCorrect answer: Goa
   • DChennai

   Core Trigger: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned ICGS Samudra Pratap at Goa on 5 January 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   Consider: 1. ICGS Samudra Pratap is the first pollution-control vessel indigenously designed for India. 2. It was built for the Indian Navy. Which is correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Distinction: It is the first pollution-control vessel indigenously designed for India, built for the Coast Guard.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which ministry oversees the Indian Coast Guard?

   • AMinistry of Home Affairs
   • BMinistry of Earth Sciences
   • CMinistry of Ports and Shipping
   • DCorrect answer: Ministry of Defence

   Current Head: Rajnath Singh heads the Ministry of Defence, which oversees the Indian Coast Guard.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   At 114.5 metres, what is ICGS Samudra Pratap's standing in the Indian Coast Guard?

   • AIts smallest ship
   • BCorrect answer: Its largest ship
   • CIts fastest ship
   • DIts oldest ship

   Vessel Data: At 114.5 metres it is the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   ICGS Samudra Pratap's skimmers, booms and side-sweeping arms are used for what?

   • ACorrect answer: Recovering and containing oil spills
   • BHunting submarines
   • CTowing damaged vessels
   • DFiring missiles

   Equipment: It carries skimmers, booms and side-sweeping arms to recover and contain oil spilled at sea.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 5

6. Question 6Answer C

   Which shipbuilder built ICGS Samudra Pratap?

   • ACochin Shipyard Limited
   • BMazagon Dock
   • CCorrect answer: Goa Shipyard Limited
   • DGarden Reach Shipbuilders

   Builder: Goa Shipyard Limited, a defence public sector shipbuilder, built the ship at Goa.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 6

7. Question 7Answer C

   Where is the International Maritime Organization headquartered?

   • AGeneva, Switzerland
   • BRome, Italy
   • CCorrect answer: London, United Kingdom
   • DSingapore

   Headquarters: The International Maritime Organization is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   In which year was UNCLOS adopted?

   • A1972
   • BCorrect answer: 1982
   • C1973
   • D1994

   Founded: UNCLOS was adopted in 1982; MARPOL dates to 1973 and the London Convention to 1972.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath (1997) applied the polluter-pays principle and which doctrine?

   • ADoctrine of eclipse
   • BCorrect answer: Public trust doctrine
   • CBasic structure doctrine
   • DDoctrine of colourable legislation

   Landmark: M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath (1997) applied the polluter-pays principle and public trust doctrine.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1. Article 48A directs the State to protect the environment. 2. Article 51A(g) makes protecting nature a citizen's duty. Which is correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Article 48A directs the State to protect and improve the environment; Article 51A(g) makes it a citizen's duty.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 124, point 11

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