Which of the following pairs of Forest Research Centres and their loca

Which of the following pairs of Forest Research Centres and their locations are correctly matched?

  • 1. Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation : Prayagraj
  • 2. Forest Research Centre for Livelihood Extension : Shillong
  • 3. Forest Research Centre for Skill Development : Bhopal
  • 4. Forest Research Centre for Coastal Ecosystems : Visakhapatnam

Select the answer using the code given below :

1 and 3
1 and 4
2 and 3
2 and 4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2024
The Forest Research Centres mentioned are specialized centres under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). The Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation (FRC-ER) is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. The Forest Research Centre for Coastal Ecosystems (FRC-CE) is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, pairs 1 and 4 are correctly matched.
– FRC-ER is at Prayagraj.
– FRC-CE is at Visakhapatnam.
– FRC-LE is at Agartala.
– FRC-SD is at Chindwara.
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It has several research institutes and centres across the country focusing on various aspects of forestry research and education.