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Research Centres in India

📆 October 19, 2024

Total Questions: 51

41. Where is the Indian Diamond Institute established [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(PRE) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Surat
Solution:The Indian Diamond Institute is a Government of India sponsored autonomous higher school of learning in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewellery in India. It was established in 1978. The Institute is located in Surat, Gujarat.

42. The location of the National Dairy Development Board [U.P.U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Anand
Solution:The National Dairy Development Board is located in Anand Gujarat with regional offices throughout the country. The NDDB was created to promote, finance and support producer-owned and controlled organizations. NDDB's programmes and activities seek to strengthen farmer cooperatives and support national policies that are favorable to the growth of such institutions. Fundamental to NDDB's efforts are cooperative strategies and principles. NDDB's efforts transformed India's rural economy by making dairying a viable and profitable economic activity for millions of milk producers while addressing the country's need for self-sufficiency in milk production.

43. Indian Grass and Fodder Research Institute is located at [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Jhansi
Solution:Indian Grass and Fodder Research Institute, established in 1962, is located in Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh). It is under the administrative control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, is mandated to conduct basic, strategic, applied and adaptive research, development and training in forage production and its utilization.

44. Where is Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute located? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Jhansi
Solution:Indian Grass and Fodder Research Institute, established in 1962, is located in Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh). It is under the administrative control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, is mandated to conduct basic, strategic, applied and adaptive research, development and training in forage production and its utilization.

45. Where is Indian Horticulture University located? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (d) Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Solution:Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is located in district Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

46. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer. [I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

List-I (Organisation)List-II (Location)
A. National Sugar Institute1. Dehradun
B. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited2. Kamptee
C. Institute of Military Law3. Pune
D. Institute of National Integration4. Hyderabad

Code:

ABCD
(a)3142
(b)5143
(c)3452
(d)5423
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correct match is as follows-
OrganisationLocation
National Sugar InstituteKanpur
Mishra Dhatu Nigam LimitedHyderabad
Institute of Military LawKamptee
Institute of National IntegrationPune

47. Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research is located at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Lucknow
Solution:The Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR) is located at Lucknow. The institute was established in 1952. It is an autonomous institute in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh that conducts research on sugarcane agriculture. It is part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The IISR was established in 1952 to increase sugarcane production and create new varieties. The Government of India took over the institute from the Indian Central Sugarcane Committee in 1954. In 1969, the institute was transferred to the ICAR. The IISR is located on Raibareli Road, Dilkusha (Post Office) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is 4.8 km from Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh), 8 km from Alambagh Bus Station, and 12 km from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Lucknow.

48. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013]

List-I (Organisation)List-II (Location)
A. Central Rice Research Institute1. Jhansi
B. Directorate of Farming System Research2. Bhopal
C. Indian Institute of Soil Science3. Cuttack
D. National Centre for Agro-Forestry Research4. Meerut

Code:

ABCD
(a)3421
(b)1234
(c)4312
(d)2134
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct match of lists mentioned in the question is as follows:
OrganisationLocation
Central Rice Research InstituteCuttack
Directorate of Farming System ResearchMeerut
Indian Institute of Soil ScienceBhopal
National Centre for Agro-Forestry ResearchJhansi

49. National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation is located in: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Kolkata
Solution:

National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation was established under the Geography Department of Kolkata University. Professor S.P. Chatterjee was its founder director. Formally it was known as in 1978 the name of the Organization was changed to the National Atlas and Thematic Organization (NATMO). It works under the administrative control of Department of Science & Technology of the Government of India.

50. Which of the following does not have the 'National Museum of Natural History!? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Hyderabad
Solution:The National Museum of Natural History was established in New Delhi. The NMNH has extended its geographical range by establishing Regional Museums of Natural History (RMNH) in many parts of the country such as Southern Region (Mysuru), Central Region (Bhopal), Western Region Sawai Madhopur and Eastern Region (Bhubaneswar).
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