Question

Match List-I with List-II regarding ICAR research institutes and their headquarters

List-I (Name of ICAR research institutes)	List-II (Head quarter)
(A) ICAR - Research Complex for Eastern Region	(I) Bengaluru
(B) ICAR - National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology	(II) Patna
(C) ICAR - National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics	(III) Trichy
(D) ICAR - National Research Centre for Banana	(IV) Kolkata

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

Hint:

Useful memory links:
- Eastern Region complex = Patna (central to the eastern plains).
- Natural Fibres (Jute) = Kolkata (the historical center of the jute industry).
- Banana Research Centre = Trichy (a major banana-growing belt in Tamil Nadu).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) coordinates, guides, and manages agricultural research and education across India through a network of specialized national research institutes, complexes, and centers focused on regional and crop-specific challenges.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each institute with its headquarters:
- (A) ICAR - Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER): This multi-disciplinary research complex was established to address the diverse agricultural challenges of the eastern region (Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and eastern UP).
It is headquartered in Patna, Bihar.
This matches with (II).
- (B) ICAR - National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology (ICAR-NINFET): Formerly known as the National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology (NIRJAFT), this institute focuses on post-harvest technology and processing of jute and allied natural fibers.
It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
This matches with (IV).
- (C) ICAR - National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICAR-NIVEDI): This institute conducts research in veterinary epidemiology, animal disease monitoring, and informatics to protect livestock health across the country.
It is headquartered in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
This matches with (I).
- (D) ICAR - National Research Centre for Banana (ICAR-NRCB): This specialized crop center was established to carry out basic and applied research to improve banana productivity and post-harvest management.
It is headquartered in Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), Tamil Nadu.
This matches with (III).
Therefore, the correct matching sequence is: (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III).

Step 2: Final Answer:
The correct matches correspond to option (A).