Question

Which of the following institutions is not related with environment?
1. Centre for Science and Environment
2. Botanical Survey of India
3. India Wildlife Institute
4. Survey of India

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Survey of India

The correct answer is Survey of India.

• Survey of India, the National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the Department of Science & Technology, is the OLDEST SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVT OF INDIA.
• It was set up in 1767 and has evolved rich traditions over the years. In its assigned role as the nation's Principal Mapping Agency.
• At present, the Survey of India is headed by Sh Naveen Tomar. It is not directly related to the environment.

• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organization based in New Delhi.
• Botanical Survey of India (BSI), the apex taxonomic research organization of the country which is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India was established on 13th February 1890 under the direction of Sir George King.
• About Wildlife Institute of India established in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers a training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management.