Static GK - Organizations & Headquarters
Which organisation was established during British India to promote scientific and industrial research and later became an umbrella organisation for national labs?
Which organisation was established during British India to promote scientific and industrial research and later became an umbrella organisation for national labs?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify organisations established during British India
CSIR was established in 1942 during British rule, ICAR in 1929, DRDO and ISRO post-independence.Step 2: Understand the role of CSIR
CSIR was created to promote scientific and industrial research and later became an umbrella organisation for various national laboratories.Step 3: Why other options are incorrect
ICAR focuses on agriculture, DRDO on defence, and ISRO on space; none were umbrella organisations established during British India.Final Answer:
CSIR → Option BQuick Check:
Umbrella organisation established during British India = CSIR ✅
Quick Trick: CSIR = pre-independence scientific umbrella body.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing ICAR or DRDO as umbrella organisations.
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