Where is the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory located?
Andhra Pradesh
The National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) is an autonomous laboratory located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and is part of the Department of Space, Government of India. NARL conducts research on atmospheric processes, weather prediction, climate modeling, and global atmospheric dynamics. Why option (D) fits: The lab is well known for its work in atmospheric science and is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, with its main operations based in the town of Tirupati. Eliminations: Options (A) New Delhi, (B) Karnataka, and (C) Madhya Pradesh are incorrect because they do not house NARL. The laboratory is located specifically in Andhra Pradesh, making (D) the correct answer. Thus, the correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
This laboratory is tied to a specific Department of Space facility, and recalling which state hosts that facility answers the question.
Of the four states listed, only Andhra Pradesh is home to this laboratory.
Hence, the correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
| A. | Kalahari | 1. | South America |
| B. | Atacama | 2. | Australia |
| C. | Thar | 3. | Africa |
| D. | Great Victoria | 4. | Asia |