Match List I with List II:
List-I (ICFRE Centre)
(a) IWST (Institute of Wood Science and Technology)
(b) IFB (Institute of Forest Biodiversity)
(c) IFR (Institute of Forest Productivity)
(d) RFRI (Rain Forest Research Institute)
List-II (Place)
(i) Hyderabad
(ii) Jorhat
(iii) Bengaluru
(iv) Ranchi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(B) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
(D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
The correct answer is (C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii).
Explanation
Here is the correct matching of each Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) institute with its location:
- (a) IWST (Institute of Wood Science and Technology) is located in (iii) Bengaluru, Karnataka. It focuses on research related to wood technology and its applications.
- (b) IFB (Institute of Forest Biodiversity) is located in (i) Hyderabad, Telangana. It is dedicated to the research of forest biodiversity and conservation.
- (c) IFP (Institute of Forest Productivity), listed as IFR in the question, is located in (iv) Ranchi, Jharkhand. Its mandate is to improve the productivity of forests and forest-based resources.
- (d) RFRI (Rain Forest Research Institute) is located in (ii) Jorhat, Assam. It specializes in the research and sustainable management of the rainforests of Northeast India.
Other Major ICFRE Institutes
🌲 Forest Research Institute (FRI) – Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- This is the premier and one of the oldest institutions of its kind, serving as the parent body for much of the forestry research in India.
🌵 Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) – Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Focuses on forestry research to address the challenges of arid and semi-arid regions of the country.
🏔️ Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) – Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Dedicated to the ecological and forestry research needs of the Himalayan region.
🌳 Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI) – Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Caters to the research needs of the tropical forests, biodiversity, and ecosystems of Central India.
🧬 Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) – Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- A specialized institute focusing on genetics, tree breeding, and biotechnology to improve tree species.
Other ICFRE Advanced Research Centres
🎋 Advanced Research Centre for Bamboo and Rattan (ARCBR) – Aizawl, Mizoram
- This center focuses on research and development for the sustainable growth of bamboo and rattan resources, which are crucial to the economy of Northeast India.
🏞️ Centre for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation (CSFER) – Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Its mandate is to research and develop technologies for rehabilitating and managing ecologically fragile areas, with a focus on social forestry.
🛖 Centre for Forest-based Livelihood and Extension (CFLE) – Agartala, Tripura
- This center works on improving the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities through the sustainable use of forest resources and effective extension activities.