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 :
Central Drug Research Institute
National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
National Institute of Ocean Technology
Temperate Forest Research Centre
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 4 3 2 6
The Central Drug Research Institute is situated in Lucknow which is marked as "4" in the map. National Atlas and Thematic mapping Organisation are 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.
Ques: 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 –
Correct Answer:
(A) Geologic mapping
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.
Ques: 3
The 3rd Indian Research Centre had been founded in Antarctica by the name of :
Correct Answer:
(B) Bharati
The 3rd research centre in Antarctica was established in 2012 with the name of Bharti. India's first station in Antarctica (Dakshin Gangotri (1983-84) was abandoned in 1990-91 after it was submerged in ice. It was succeeded by the 'Maitri', which was set up in 1988-89.
Ques: 4
The International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is located at –
Correct Answer:
(D) Hyderabad
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, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Ques: 5
The Place where Central Dryland Research Institute exists is :
Correct Answer:
(D) Hyderabad
Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) is a National Research Institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established in Hyderabad.
Ques: 6
Central Institute of Indian Languages is located at which of the following places ?
Correct Answer:
(B) Mysore
The Central Institute of India Languages (CIIL) is located at Mysore. It is an Indian research & teaching institute under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It was founded on 17th July 1969.
Ques: 7
The Central Institute of Arid Horticulture is situated at
Correct Answer:
(C) Bikaner
The headquarter of Central Institute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH) is located on National Highway No -15 (Bikaner Sri Ganganagar Road) 10 km away from Bikaner city in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Ques: 8
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management is located at :
Correct Answer:
(B) Hyderabad
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) is located at Hyderabad.
Ques: 9
'National Institute of Agriculture marketing' is located at
Correct Answer:
(B) Jaipur
National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM) is located at Jaipur.
Ques: 10
University of Horticulture and Forestry is located at –
Correct Answer:
(B) Solan
University of Horticulture and Forestry is located at Solan (Himachal Pradesh).