Test: Research Centres of India - UPSC MCQ

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the organization in India responsible for promoting industrial research and development. CSIR operates numerous laboratories across the country and plays a crucial role in advancing scientific research in various industries.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is headquartered in New Delhi. It is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is dedicated to space research and exploration. It is responsible for India's space program and has achieved significant milestones in space technology.

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is located in Mumbai. It is a premier research institution in India that focuses on fundamental research in various scientific disciplines.

 IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) is not a research center under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). IITs are autonomous public technical universities that offer engineering and technology-related education.

The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is situated in Lucknow. It is one of the prominent research institutions in India dedicated to drug research and development.

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is known for nuclear research and development in India. It plays a significant role in the development of nuclear technology for various applications.

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Government of India, involved in wildlife research and conservation.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is responsible for agricultural research and education in India. It operates several agricultural research institutes across the country.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was founded on August 15, 1969. It is the space agency of the Government of India, responsible for space exploration and satellite launches.

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) is a research center based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is one of the premier institutions in India for research in biological sciences.

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is dedicated to atomic energy research and development. It is a multidisciplinary research center with a focus on nuclear science and engineering.

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is headquartered in Goa. It is one of the 37 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is involved in defense research and development for the Indian Armed Forces. It is responsible for developing state-of-the-art defense technologies.

The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a premier aerospace research institution in India.

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is responsible for advancements in atomic energy and nuclear power in India. It plays a key role in developing nuclear technology for various applications.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a leading research institution in India offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in science and engineering.

The National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is located in Gurugram, Haryana. It is an autonomous institute engaged in neuroscience research.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for research and development in the field of aeronautics and space. It is the primary organization for India's space missions and satellite launches.

The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) is based in Goa. It is responsible for conducting research in the polar regions and the Indian Ocean.