The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

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Q: 138 (IAS/2002)
The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

question_subject: 

Ecology

question_exam: 

IAS

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The coast of Orissa (option 3) has become renowned as a nesting place for Olive Ridley turtles, a migratory species that travels thousands of miles from South America to nest on the beaches of Orissa. This makes the correct answer option 3. Goa (option 1) and Tamil Nadu (option 4), while coastal, are not known for mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles. Gujarat (option 2) also has a large coastline but it is not famous for the nesting of these turtles. The distinguishing feature of the Orissa coast is the phenomena of "arribada" - mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles, which sets it apart from the beaches of the other states. Therefore, the correct answer is Orissa.