Economic Geography : Agriculture

Q 20 / 27

UPSC CSE Prelims 2000

Match the cities labelled as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the given map with the names of the institutes located in these cities and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the institutes.

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Names of Institute s A) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute B) Central Sheep Breeding Farm C) National Dairy Research Institute D) National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management Codes:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option :

The correct option is (2) A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4.

  • A) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is located in Kochi (5). CMFRI is a leading marine research institute in India, focusing on marine fisheries and aquaculture.
  • B) Central Sheep Breeding Farm (CSBF) is located in Hisar (2). CSBF is involved in the genetic improvement of sheep breeds for enhanced productivity.
  • C) National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) is located in Karnal (1). NDRI is a premier institution for dairy research and education in India.
  • D) National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) is located in Hyderabad (4). MANAGE focuses on agricultural extension management and capacity building.

Incorrect Options:

  • Option (1) is incorrect because it misidentifies the locations of the Central Sheep Breeding Farm (B) and the National Dairy Research Institute (C).
  • Option (3) is incorrect because it misidentifies the locations of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (A) and the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (D).
  • Option (4) is incorrect because it misidentifies the locations of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (A) and the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (D).