Question: Which of the following is declared as India’s first marine eco-sensitive zone?
A Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B Gulf of Mannar
C Sundarbans Delta
D Gulf of Kutch
Answer: Gulf of Kutch
| Aspect | Description |
| Name of India’s first marine eco-sensitive zone | Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park and Sanctuary |
| Location | Along the western coast of India in the state of Gujarat |
| Habitat | · Coral reefs
· Seagrass beds · Bird species |
| Protection Objective | To safeguard the fragile marine ecosystem and conserve biodiversity |
| Management Authority | Managed by the Forest Department and Wildlife Division of the Government of Gujarat |
| Regulations | Guidelines and regulations to control human activities that may impact the environment |
| Conservation Efforts | Measures to minimize the impact of industrial development, tourism, and fishing on the marine ecosystem |
| Year of Establishment | The Ministry of Environment and Forest on 9 September 2013 declared India’s first marine eco-sensitive zone around Marine National Park in Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat. |
| Location Details | Located along the Arabian Sea coast in the Gulf of Kutch region |