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[#616] Match the following columns: Column I Column II a. IARI 1. New Delhi b. VPAS 2. New Delhi c. NBPGR 3. Almora (UK) d. CSSRI 4. Karnal (HR)
Correct Answer

(C) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4

Explanation

Solution: IARI - Indian agricultural research institute, New Delhi VPAS - Vivekanand Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora Uttarakhand NBPGR - National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi CSSRI - Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana

[#617] Pigeonpea is also known as
Correct Answer

(A) Red gram

Explanation

Solution: The common name of Pegionpea is Red Gram or tur or arhar. After Chickpea, Pegionpea is the second most important legume crop of our country, mainly eaten in the form of split pulse i.e. dal. It is highly nutritious.

[#618] All India coordinated maize improvement project was started in
Correct Answer

(C) 1957

Explanation

Solution: All India coordinated maize improvement project was started in 1957. It is a systematic programme for research in maize with the commencement of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Maize under ICAR. It organizes testing, identification and development of technologies through multi-location trials.

[#619] Regional laboratory of TFRI is located at
Correct Answer

(B) Jabalpur

Explanation

Solution: TFRI stands for Tropical Forest Research Institute situated in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh and was established in 1988. It is one of the eight regional institutes under the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education and its laboratory is also located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It helps in forest protection, forest extension, forest product Development, Biodiversity assessment, sustainable forest management, etc.

[#620] Rh-factor is named after
Correct Answer

(A) Monkey

Explanation

Solution: Rh-Factor is named after rhesus monkeys, present on the cell membranes of the red blood cells. It is a basic test for determining the presence of the Rh antigen in human blood. It is represented as a positive or negative mark after the name of the blood group.