Virus Behavior & Biology
Question
"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
Options
Restoration of damaged coral reefs
Development of building materials using plant residues
Identification of areas for exploration/extraction of shale gas
Providing salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas
Explanation
Biorock technology (mineral accretion) uses low-voltage electrical currents passed through seawater to trigger the crystallization of dissolved minerals.
This creates a limestone-like structure on artificial frames, providing a rapid-growth substrate that actively stimulates the survival and restoration of damaged coral reefs.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q49
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Biotechnology & Genetics
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Miyazaki Coral Reef Biorock Restoration Project
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