Q23. Consider the following statements about CSIR:

1. CSIR is an autonomous body and India’s premier research and development (R&D) organisation.

2. It is mainly funded by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

a) 1 only

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b) 2 only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is D
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

CSIR is an autonomous body and India’s premier research and development (R&D) organisation. It was established in 1942. It operates as an autonomous body registered under the Registration of Societies Act of 1860. It is mainly funded by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology. It has been ranked 9th in the world amongst 1207 government institutions, with overall global ranking of 75 in world, covering 5250 institutions.

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Q23. Consider the following statements about CSIR: 1. CSIR is an autonomous body and India’s premier research and development (R&D) organisation. 2. It is mainly funded by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology. Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Q23. Consider the following statements about CSIR:

1. CSIR is an autonomous body and India’s premier research and development (R&D) organisation.

2. It is mainly funded by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?