Question

Which of the following agricultural research institutes under ICAR is INCORRECTLY

paired

• A. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute - Kasaragod
• B. Central Tuber Crops Research Institute - Thiruvananthapuram
• C. Indian Institute of Spices Research - Idukki
• D. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute - Kochi

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Indian Institute of Spices Research - Idukki

Indian Agricultural Research Institutes and Their Locations

• The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) is primarily located in Kozhikode, Kerala, not Idukki.
• IISR is a premier institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) dedicated to research on various spices.
• Established in 1971 as the National Research Centre for Spices, it was upgraded to an Institute in 1995.
• Key spices covered include black pepper, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, and clove.

Other ICAR Institutes and their correct pairings:

• Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) is located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It focuses on coconut, arecanut, oil palm, cocoa, and cashewnut.
• National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM) is located in Baramati, Maharashtra. It deals with managing agricultural challenges posed by climate change and other abiotic stresses.
• National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP) has its headquarters in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is responsible for soil mapping and land use planning across India.