Research Institutes — Set 5
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In which city is the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) located?
Correct Answer: C. Kochi
• **Kochi** = The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) focuses on fish processing and harvest technology. • **Sea-food export hubs** — Kochi is one of India's most prominent hubs, making it an ideal location for fisheries technology research. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mumbai]: A major port city and financial capital; [Chennai]: Home to CIBA, focused on brackishwater aquaculture; [Kolkata]: A historic port city on the Hooghly River.
Where is the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) situated?
Correct Answer: D. Varanasi
• **Varanasi** = The Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) focuses on the improvement of vegetable varieties. • **1999** — The institute was established in this year to develop pest-resistant and high-yielding vegetable seeds for farmers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Lucknow]: Home to CISH, focusing on subtropical horticulture; [Kanpur]: Known as an industrial city; [Patna]: Capital of Bihar, located on the Ganges.
The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is located in?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
• **New Delhi** = The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is the nodal agency for the collection and preservation of plant seeds. • **National Gene Bank** — NBPGR manages one of the largest such banks in the world, crucial for protecting India's biodiversity. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bengaluru]: Known for its IT industry and NIANP; [Hyderabad]: A major center for agricultural research and biotechnology; [Bhopal]: Home to IISS, focusing on soil science.
Where is the Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) located?
Correct Answer: D. Ludhiana
• **Ludhiana** = The Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) works on reducing food losses after harvest. • **North India** — Ludhiana is a major industrial and agricultural hub here, making it suitable for post-harvest technology development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Amritsar]: Famous for the Golden Temple; [Jalandhar]: Known for sports goods and industries; [Chandigarh]: A Union Territory and the capital of Punjab and Haryana, home to CSIO.
In which city is the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI) located?
Correct Answer: C. Jhansi
• **Jhansi** = The Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI) focuses on improving forage crops for livestock. • **Only institute** — IGFRI is the only institute in India dedicated solely to grassland and fodder research, crucial for national livestock feed security. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indore]: Major commercial hub of Madhya Pradesh; [Gwalior]: Known for its historic fort and Scindia dynasty; [Bhopal]: Capital of Madhya Pradesh and home to IISS.
Where is the Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) headquartered?
Correct Answer: D. Chennai
• **Chennai** = CIPET's headquarters are located in **Chennai**, Tamil Nadu. • **1968** — CIPET was established to promote and develop plastic engineering and technology in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mumbai: not the headquarters of CIPET; Delhi: not the headquarters of CIPET; Kolkata: not the headquarters of CIPET.
The National Power Training Institute (NPTI) has its main headquarters in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Faridabad
• **Faridabad** = NPTI's main headquarters are located in **Faridabad**, Haryana. • **1993** — NPTI was re-established to be the premier body for training in India's power sector. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: not the headquarters of NPTI; Gurugram: not the headquarters of NPTI; Noida: not the headquarters of NPTI.
Where is the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) located?
Correct Answer: D. Hyderabad
• **Hyderabad** = NIRDPR is located in Rajendranagar, **Hyderabad**, serving as the apex body for rural development training. • **1965** — The institution, then NIRD, was established to focus on rural development and Panchayati Raj systems. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: not the location of NIRDPR; Pune: not the location of NIRDPR; Ahmedabad: not the location of NIRDPR.
In which city is the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR) situated?
Correct Answer: D. Lucknow
• **Lucknow** = The Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR) is situated in **Lucknow**, Uttar Pradesh. • **1952** — IISR was established to focus on the integrated development of sugarcane and sugar production technologies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Coimbatore: home to the Sugarcane Breeding Institute, not IISR; Meerut: not the location of IISR; Pune: not the location of IISR.
Where is the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) located?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai
• **Mumbai** = The Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) is located in **Mumbai**, Maharashtra. • **1961** — CIFE was established as the only national institute focusing on postgraduate education and research in fisheries. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kochi: not the location of CIFE; Chennai: not the location of CIFE; Kolkata: not the location of CIFE.