Question

    Consider the following statements in regards to Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment:

    1. An autonomous research and development (R&D) institute, established in 1988

    2. Its headquarters is at Almora, Uttarakhand

    3. It has five Regional Centres spread across the Indian Himalayas

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All the statements are true An autonomous research and development (R&D) institute, established in 1988.  The Institute is mandated to undertake R&D studies; strengthen local knowledge of the environment; and evolve & demonstrate suitable technological packages.  The Institute functions in a decentralized manner with its headquarters at Almora, Uttarakhand and five Regional Centres spread across the Indian Himalayas i.e., in Ladakh (Leh), Himachal Pradesh (Mohal-Kullu), Uttarakhand (Srinagar), Sikkim (Gangtok), Arunachal Pradesh (Itanagar)

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