The correct answer is (a) New Delhi.
The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD & PR) is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It was established in 1958 with the objective of promoting rural development and panchayati raj. The institute is located at Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi.
The institute offers a variety of programs and courses in the areas of rural development, panchayati raj, and rural management. It also conducts research and provides consultancy services in these areas. The institute has a strong faculty and staff, and its facilities are well-equipped. It is a premier institute in the field of rural development and panchayati raj.
The other options are incorrect.
(b) Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. It is a major city in northern India.
(c) Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major city in western India.
(d) Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana. It is a major city in southern India.