Which of the following statements about the olive ridley turtles is/are correct? 1. They are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. 2. They live in warm waters of Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. 3. The Coromandel Coast in India is the largest mass nesting site for the olive ridley turtles. Select the correct Answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
- Only option 1&2 are correct with reference to olive ridley turtles.
- Olive ridley turtles are the smallest and the most abundant sea turtles found in the world. They got their name olive ridley turtles because of their olive coloured carapace.
- They are found in warm waters of Pacific and Indian oceans. Gahirmatha in Odisha coast in India is the largest mass nesting site for the olive ridley turtles.
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