Question

Central Rice research institute (CRRI) is located in
A. Coimbatore
B. Cuttack
C. Shimla
D. Trivandrum

Answer 1

Hint:Central Rice Research Institute was established under the Indian council of agricultural research (ICAR) in 1966 but was set up on 23rd April 1946. Around 5000 scientists and 4000 administrative personnel contribute to the institute. The research institute is divided into different departments, each of which is headed by the head of the department. The scientists reside within the campus which includes stores and dairy.

Complete answer: Option A- Coimbatore
Coimbatore is famous for textiles.
Option B- Cuttack
The Central Rice Research Institute was first set up in Bidyadharpur, Cuttack, Odisha where almost 60 hectares of farmland was used for the experiment. It has bagged three prestigious awards from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. Some of the achievements are the release and dissemination of the first high protein yielding rice variety of India and other research in the field of climate change, nutrient management, and stimulation of agricultural processes.
Option C- Shimla
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study is a famous research institute based in Shimla.
Option D- Trivandrum
Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is famous for the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research.

Thus, the correct option is option B- Cuttack.

Note: The institute is now known as National Rice Research Institute and the founder-director of the research institute is Mr. Krishnaswami Ramiah. The scientists in the departments of the institute include plant pathologist and mycologist, geneticist, entomologist, algologist, genetics and plant breeding, food technologist, crop improvement division, etc. They have many research results to their credit in various disciplines of rice research in their respective departments.