Question

    In which of the following cities is the Central Rice Research Institute located?

    A Hyderabad Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cuttack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kolkata Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Delhi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     Central Rice Research Institute is located at Cuttack , Odisha . • Central Rice Research Institute was established on April 23, 1946. • Its establishment followed the outbreak of Brown spot disease (1942) and Benga Famine (1943). • Dr K Ramaiah was its founder-director. • In 1966, its administrative came under the control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). • Indian Institute of Rice Research is located at Hyderabad, • Indian Council for Agricultural Research is located at New Delhi. • International Rice Research Institute is located at Manila, Philippines.

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