Question

A new variety developed by hybridization and selection in India, is recognised by

• A. ICRISAT
• B. NBPGR
• C. ICAR
• D. CSIR

Answer 1

The correct option is A ICRISAT

A. ICRISAT: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics conducts agricultural research for rural development. The aim is to combine tested methods of crop commodity research with well-established practices in research in natural resources management. The original goal was to use crop improvement research as the basis to improve food availability in drought-prone areas of the tropics.

B. NBPGR: National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources undertake activities of plant introduction and germplasm conservation for crop improvement.

C. ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research coordinates agricultural research and education in India.

D. CSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is a research and developmental organisation.

A new variety developed by hybridisation and selection in India is recognised by ICRISAT.

So, the correct answer is 'ICRISAT'.