Question

Under whose leadership did India lead its first expedition to Antarctica?

• A. Dr B. B. Bhattacharya
• B. Dr Harsh K. Gupta
• C. Dr S. Z. Quasim
• D. N. Balakrishnan Nair

Answer 1

The correct option is C Dr S. Z. Quasim

On 6 December 1981, India sent its team to Antarctica. Under Dr S. Z. Quasim, a 21 member team started their journey from Goa and reached the white continent on 9 January 1982. They returned to Goa on 21 February 1982, thus marking the end of their 77-day expedition.