Question

Arrange the following major events in dryland agriculture research in chronological order of their establishment:
A. ICRISAT
B. AICRP-DA
C. ORPs
D. KVK
E. CRIDA
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. B-A-C-D-E
• B. A-B-C-D-E
• C. B-C-A-E-D
• D. C-D-E-A-B

Hint:

Dryland agriculture research chronology:
- AICRP-DA: 1970.
- ICRISAT: 1972.
- ORPs: 1974.
- KVK: 1974.
- CRIDA: 1985.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the chronological establishment of dryland agriculture research institutions in India.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The chronological order of establishment is:
1. AICRP-DA (All India Coordinated Research Project on Dryland Agriculture) - established in 1970.
2. ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics) - established in 1972.
3. ORPs (Operational Research Projects) - established in 1974.
4. KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) - established in 1974 (first KVK in 1974).
5. CRIDA (Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture) - established in 1985.
Thus, the correct order is B-A-C-D-E.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct chronological order is B-A-C-D-E, which corresponds to option (A).
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