Correct Option
The correct option is 2 and 3 only.
[as per provisional answerkey]
Explanation
The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a multi-ministerial, multi-disciplinary programme aimed at exploring the deep ocean for resources and developing deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources. It is a key component of India's Blue Economy policy.
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Deep Ocean Mission was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), not the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The MoES serves as the nodal ministry for the implementation of this mission.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Matsya-6000 is a deep-sea manned submersible designed and developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). It is engineered to carry three personnel to a depth of 6,000 meters for deep-sea exploration and resource mapping.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Samudrayaan is the project under the Deep Ocean Mission that focuses on sending humans into the deep sea in a self-propelled manned submersible. It represents India's first manned ocean mission.
Key Takeaway
The Deep Ocean Mission is led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, featuring the Samudrayaan project and the Matsya-6000 submersible to facilitate manned deep-sea exploration at depths of 6,000 meters.