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The mass nesting of the Olive Ridley sea turtles in India occurs at __________.

A
Mangalajodi wetlands
B
Pulicat lake
C
Gahirmatha marine sanctuary
D
Sunderbans
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Correct option is B. Gahirmatha marine sanctuary

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