Q1. Indian Coast Guard, a statutory body, is mandated with which of the following duties under the Coast Guard Act, 1978?
1. Safety and protection of artificial islands and offshore terminals, installations and devices in maritime zones.
2. Protection and assistance to fishermen at sea while in distress.
3. Preservation and protection of marine environment and prevention of marine pollution.
Select the correct answer using the code give below.
Q1. Indian Coast Guard, a statutory body, is mandated with which of the following duties under the Coast Guard Act, 1978?
1. Safety and protection of artificial islands and offshore terminals, installations and devices in maritime zones.
2. Protection and assistance to fishermen at sea while in distress.
3. Preservation and protection of marine environment and prevention of marine pollution.
Select the correct answer using the code give below.
The correct option is D (d) All of the above
The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978
Parliament of India as an independent Armed force of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence.
The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries,
Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces.
The duties and functions of Coast Guard as enunciated in the Coast Guard Act includes
Safety and protection of artificial islands and offshore terminals, installations and devices in maritime
zones; protection and assistance to fishermen at sea while in distress; preservation and protection of marine environment; prevention and control of marine pollution; assistance to customs and other authorities in anti-smuggling operations and enforcing of enactments being in force in the maritime zones and other matters, including measures for the safety of life and property at sea and collection of scientific data
(d) All of the above
The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978
Parliament of India as an independent Armed force of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence.
The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries,
Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces.
The duties and functions of Coast Guard as enunciated in the Coast Guard Act includes
Safety and protection of artificial islands and offshore terminals, installations and devices in maritime
zones; protection and assistance to fishermen at sea while in distress; preservation and protection of marine environment; prevention and control of marine pollution; assistance to customs and other authorities in anti-smuggling operations and enforcing of enactments being in force in the maritime zones and other matters, including measures for the safety of life and property at sea and collection of scientific data
