Question

FRI (Forest research institute) is situated at
A. Madras
B. Andaman
C. Dehradun
D. Nainital

Answer 1

Hint: A forest is a wide area which is covered by trees and many small plants and shrubs.
Some factors of forest are:
1. Tree density
2. Tree height
3. Land use
4. Legal standing
5. Ecological function.
We depend on forests for our survival.
Forests provide livelihood to many plants and animals and it also prevents the soil erosion.

Complete answer:
A forest is a widespread area of land covered by trees.
Forests provide livelihood to many plants and animals and it also prevents soil erosion.
FRI or Forest research institute: The Forest Research Institute (FRI) is an institute of the Indian council of forestry and research institute is a top-ranking institution in the field of forestry research in India.
It is situated at Dehradun in Uttarakhand and it is one of the oldest institutes.
In 1991, it was declared a deemed university by the university grants of commission.
The college staff trains officers that are selected for the Indian forest service (IFoS).
Brandis in 1878 found it as British Imperial Forest School.
In 1906, it was re-constructed as the Imperial Forest Research Institute.

So, the correct option is C. Dehradun.

Note:
Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) is a famous Research institute located at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
It works under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India.
Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) is a very famous institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.