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What is the newly introduced high-yielding wheat seed variety by IARI?
In which city is the Indian Agricultural Research Institute located?
Which organization administers the Indian Agricultural Research Institute?
When was the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) established?
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Who provided the grant for the establishment of ARI?
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Study Notes
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
- IARI is India's premier institute for agricultural research, education, and training.
- Located in Delhi, it operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- Commonly referred to as Pusa Institute due to its original location.
Historical Background
- Established in 1905 in Pusa, Bihar, with funding of 30,000 pounds from philanthropist Henry Phipps.
- Initially named Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), it started with five departments:
- Agriculture
- Cattle Breeding
- Chemistry
- Economic Botany
- Mycology
- A bacteriology unit was added in 1907 to expand its research capabilities.
Name Changes
- In 1911, ARI was renamed the Imperial Institute of Agricultural Research.
- Further rebranded in 1919 as the Imperial Agricultural Research Institute, reflecting its evolving role in agricultural research.
Recent Developments
- IARI recently launched a new high-yielding wheat seed variety named HD 3386, aiming to enhance wheat production in India.
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Explore the significant advancements in agricultural science with the introduction of HD 3386, a new high-yielding wheat seed variety by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). Learn about IARI's prestigious role in agricultural research and its history since 1905. This quiz highlights the contributions of IARI to enhanced crop production and education.
