Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of ICAR institutes and their locations.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
ICAR-CIAH (A):
Central Institute of Arid Horticulture - located in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
ICAR-CITH (B):
Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture - located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
ICAR-CPCRI (C):
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute - located in Kasargod, Kerala.
ICAR-CISH (D):
Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture - located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
ICAR-CCRI (E):
Central Citrus Research Institute - located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct sequence of locations is:
Kasargod (CPCRI) - Lucknow (CISH) - Nagpur (CCRI) - Bikaner (CIAH) - Srinagar (CITH)
This corresponds to option (A).
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