Question

Where is the headquarter of Physical Research Laboratory in India?
1. Kolkata
2. Thumba
3. Bangalore
4. Ahmedabad

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Ahmedabad

The correct answer is Ahmedabad.

• Founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai, the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) had a modest beginning at his residence, the RETREAT, with research on Cosmic Rays.
• The Laboratory was formally established on November 11, 1947, in the M. G. Science College, Ahmedabad, with support from the Karmkshetra Educational Foundation and the Ahmedabad Education Society.
• The initial focus was research on Cosmic Rays and the properties of the Upper Atmosphere. Research in Theoretical Physics and Radio Physics were added later with grants from the Atomic Energy Commission.
• The main campus of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is located in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.
• The Thaltej campus at Ahmedabad houses the infrared, optical and radio astronomy laboratories and the Planetary Science and Exploration Programme.
• Present Director - Dr. Anil Bhardwaj.

ISRO Research Facilities	Location
Physical Research Laboratory	Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Semiconductor Laboratory	Chandigarh
Space Applications Centre	Ahmedabad, Gujarat
National Atmospheric Research Laboratory	Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Bangalore, Karnataka

 

Organization	Headquarters
Indian Space Research Organisation	Bangalore
Botanical Survey of India Zoological Survey of India	Kolkata
The Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS)	Thumba