Answer : The correct answer is C) It bans the exploitation of mineral resources .
Antarctic is south pole of earth , Since it is a polar region so it has extremely cold weather .
Due to colder region , human activity are very less in this area and it will be very rich in mineral resources .
Also due to extreme cold environment no extraction or exploring of mineral can be done in it . Hence we can say option C) It bans the exploitation of mineral resources is correct .