Research Institutes — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. New Delhi

• **New Delhi** = IARI, popularly known as the Pusa Institute, is India's premier institute for agricultural research, education, and extension. • **1905** — This year marks the original founding of IARI in Pusa, Bihar. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Kolkata]: IARI is not located in Kolkata; [Patna]: IARI was originally founded in Pusa, Bihar, but is not currently headquartered in Patna; [Ludhiana]: IARI is not located in Ludhiana.

Correct Answer: A. Dhanbad

• **Dhanbad** = The Central Fuel Research Institute, now part of CIMFR, focuses on the efficient use and processing of solid fuels like coal. • **1946** — This year marks the establishment of the Central Fuel Research Institute. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ranchi]: CFRI is not in Ranchi; [Jamshedpur]: CFRI is not in Jamshedpur; [Bokaro]: CFRI is not in Bokaro.

Correct Answer: B. Lucknow

• **Lucknow** = The Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR) conducts research on sugarcane cultivation and processing. • **1952** — This year marks the establishment of IISR to conduct research on sugarcane cultivation and processing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Coimbatore]: This city hosts the Sugarcane Breeding Institute, not IISR; [Pune]: IISR is not located in Pune; [Kanpur]: IISR is not located in Kanpur.

Correct Answer: B. Bengaluru

• **Bengaluru** = The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) focuses on research related to fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. • **First** — IIHR was the first horticultural research institute established by ICAR. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Pune]: IIHR is not located in Pune; [Kochi]: IIHR is not located in Kochi; [Nagpur]: IIHR is not located in Nagpur.

Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad

• **Hyderabad** = The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) is a constituent laboratory of CSIR that conducts research on solid Earth geophysics. • **1961** — This year marks the establishment of NGRI to conduct research on various aspects of solid Earth geophysics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ahmedabad]: NGRI is not located in Ahmedabad; [Dehradun]: NGRI is not located in Dehradun; [Roorkee]: NGRI is not located in Roorkee.

Correct Answer: A. Bhavnagar

• **Bhavnagar** = The Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) focuses on salt and marine-based chemicals, including water desalination and seaweed research. • **1954** — This year marks the establishment of CSMCRI, known for its research on water desalination and seaweed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Surat]: CSMCRI is not located in Surat; [Jamnagar]: CSMCRI is not located in Jamnagar; [Porbandar]: CSMCRI is not located in Porbandar.

Correct Answer: B. Pune

• **Pune** = The National Institute of Virology (NIV) is the premier institute for research on viral diseases in India. • **1952** — This year marks the establishment of NIV, which played a critical role during various disease outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mumbai]: NIV is not located in Mumbai; [Bengaluru]: NIV is not located in Bengaluru; [Delhi]: NIV is not located in Delhi.

Correct Answer: A. Roorkee

• **Roorkee** = The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) focuses on research in building materials and disaster-resistant construction. • **1947** — This year marks the establishment of CBRI, which provides technical solutions to the construction industry in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Dehradun]: CBRI is not located in Dehradun; [Kanpur]: CBRI is not located in Kanpur; [Pantnagar]: CBRI is not located in Pantnagar.

Correct Answer: B. Jhansi

• **Jhansi** = The Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI) focuses on improving forage and grassland productivity. • **1962** — This year marks the establishment of IGFRI, which is a unique institute of its kind in South Asia. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indore]: IGFRI is not located in Indore; [Bhopal]: IGFRI is not located in Bhopal; [Gwalior]: IGFRI is not located in Gwalior.

Correct Answer: C. Bengaluru

• **Bengaluru** = NIMHANS is a premier institute for psychiatry and neurology in India, focusing on teaching, training, and research in mental health and neurosciences. • **2012** — NIMHANS was declared an Institute of National Importance in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Chennai]: NIMHANS is not located in Chennai; [Hyderabad]: NIMHANS is not located in Hyderabad; [New Delhi]: NIMHANS is not located in New Delhi.