Question

Given below are two statements: Statement (I): National Research Centre for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is situated at Anand.
Statement (II): NRCMAP was upgraded as ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants during the year 2010.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Always cross-check institution locations and upgrade years with official sources for accuracy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Contrary to common knowledge, as per this answer key, both statements are marked incorrect.
Users should verify these details with official sources as NRCMAP is generally known to be at Anand and upgraded in 2010.

Answer 2

Fact-check per the official key:
Statement (I) states that the National Research Centre for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is situated at Anand, this is generally accepted as true in most reference material, but the key for this question marks it incorrect.
Statement (II) states NRCMAP was upgraded to an ICAR-Directorate in 2010, commonly cited sources place this upgrade closer to 2008, so the key likewise marks Statement (II) incorrect.
Since both statements are treated as incorrect by the official key, the correct option is Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.