Question

Agricultural research on spices of India is carried out by____________.

• A. Rubber Research Insitute of India
• B. Kerala Agricultural University
• C. Indian Institute of Spice Research
• D. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Indian Institute of Spice Research

Indian Institute of Spice Research is the premier institute in India that is devoted to spice research. It is located in Kozhikode. The research is carried out on crops like black pepper, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, paprika, clove etc.

Rubber Research Insitute of India deal with rubber.

Kerala Agricultural University deals with many other crops such as paddy, vegetables, fruits etc.

Central Plantation Crops Research Institute is for the development of coconut, arecanut and cocoa crops.