Question

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Associate CAZRI with Jodhpur, Rajasthan, as Jodhpur is located in the Thar Desert (arid zone).
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Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) manages a network of national institutes, directorates, and research centers across the country.
Each institute is located in a region suited to its specific research focus.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) IISS: The Indian Institute of Soil Science is dedicated to advanced research in soil chemistry, physics, and microbiology.
It is headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Thus, (A) matches (IV).
- (B) IIHR: The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is a premier institute for fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crop research.
It is headquartered in Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka. Thus, (B) matches (II).
- (C) CRIDA: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture focuses on sustainable agricultural practices in rainfed and dryland regions.
It is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. Thus, (C) matches (I).
- (D) CAZRI: The Central Arid Zone Research Institute conducts research on sand dune stabilization, desertification, and arid land management.
It is headquartered in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Thus, (D) matches (III).
Combining these pairs gives: (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III).
This matches Option (B).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III).