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What is Dakshin Gangotri?

A. River valley in Andhra Pradesh
B. Unmanned station located in Antarctica
C. Second source of River Ganga
D. Island in the Indian Ocean
Answer» B. Unmanned station located in Antarctica
Explanation: Dakshin Gangotri was the first scientific base station of India situated in Antarctica, part of the Indian Antarctic Program. Established during the third Indian expedition to Antarctica in 1983-84, it was an unmanned station, set up using indigenous Indian equipment, powered by Solar energy. The station was entirely computerized to record all data that was re-searched.
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