Research Centres in India (Part-1)

Total Questions: 51

1. Match the following Research Institutes A, B, C and D with their respective location labelled as 1 to 6 in the given rough outline map: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]

A. Central Drug Research Institute
B. National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
C. National Institute of Ocean Technology
D. Temperate Forest Research Centre
Code:
ABCD
(a)4326
(b)4516
(c)2345
(d)1623

 

Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The Central Drug Research Institute is situated in Lucknow which is marked as "4" in the map. National Atlas and Thematic mapping Organisation is situated in Kolkata marked as "3" in the map.

National Institute of Ocean Technology is situated in Chennai, marked as "2" on the map and Temperate Forest Research Centre is situated in Shimla which is marked as "6" on the map.

2. The second scientific research station of India on the Antarctica continent called 'MAITRI was established In 1988. The main task of this research centre is- [RA.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (c) Marine Biology
Solution:According to the official website of National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Maitri is dedicated to conducting researches on diverse disciplines including earth science, glaciology, atmospheric science, communication, medicine, human physiology and cold region engineering.

3. The 3rd Indian Research Centre had been founded in Antarctica by the name of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Bharati
Solution:The 3rd research centre in Antarctica was established in 2012 with the name of Bharti. Bharti, India's latest research station operation since 2012.

It has been constructed to help researchers work in safety despite the harsh weather. It is India's first committed research facility and is located about 3000 km east of Maitri.

Maitri is India's second permanent research station in Antarctica. It was built and finished in 1989. Maitri is situated in the rocky mountainous region called Schirmacher Oasis. India also built a freshwater lake around Maitri known as Lake Priyadarshini.

4. What is Dakshin Gangotri? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Indian Research Station in Antarctica
Solution:In 1983, India singed the Antarctic treaty and constructed its first research base, Dakshin Gangotri, during 1983- 84 season.

The establishment of Matri (the 2nd stations) was done for research work in biology, Earth science, Glaciology, Environment science, Climate science, Cold Region Engineering Communication Human Physiology and Medical. Third research centre Bharati was established in 2012.

5. Which of the following is known by the name of "Dakshin Gangotri"? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) First Antarctica Research Station of India
Solution:In 1983, India singed the Antarctic treaty and constructed its first research base, Dakshin Gangotri, during 1983- 84 season.

The establishment of Matri (the 2nd stations) was done for research work in biology, Earth science, Glaciology, Environment science, Climate science, Cold Region Engineering Communication Human Physiology and Medical. Third research centre Bharati was established in 2012.

6. The International Crop Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is located at- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Hyderabad
Solution:The International Crops Research Institute for Semi- Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an International Non-Profit Organization that undertakes scientific agrarian researches for development in South Asia & Sub-Saharan Africa. The ICRISAT headquarter is in Patancheru near Hyderabad.

7. The Place where Central Dryland Research Institute exists is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Hyderabad
Solution:

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) is a National Research Institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established in Hyderabad.

8. Where is the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) located? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Hyderabad
Solution:Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) is a National Research Institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established in Hyderabad.

9. Central Dryland Research Institute is located at [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Hyderabad
Solution:Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) is a National Research Institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established in Hyderabad.

10. The Central Institute of Arid Horticulture is situated at [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Bikaner
Solution:The headquarter of Central Insitute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH) is located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The Institute started functioning in 1993.

These agriculture institutes were established in 1976 by the Indian Council of Agriculture on the recommendation of the 5th Planning Commission of India.

The headquarter of ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH) is located on National Highway No. 15 (Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar Road) 10 km away from Bikaner city. That lies at 280 N latitude, 730 180E longitudes and at an altitude of 234.84 m above sea level.