Question

Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?

a) Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1927.

b) It is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

c) It is an apex body for co-ordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries in the entire country.

1. a and b
2. b and c
3. a and c
4. a, b and c

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : b and c

The correct answer is ​b and c.

• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) :
  • It is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
  • It was formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research. Hence, statement a is incorrect.
  • It was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. Hence, statement b is correct.
  • The council is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences in the entire country. Hence, statement c is correct.
  • The ICAR headquarters - New Delhi

• Mandate: 
  • Plan, Undertake, Coordinate, and Promote Research and Technology Development for Sustainable Agriculture.
  • Aid, Impart, and Coordinate Agricultural Education to enable Quality Human Resource Development.
  • Frontline Extension for technology application, adoption, knowledge management, and capacity development for agri-based rural development.
  • Policy, Cooperation, and Consultancy in Agricultural Research, Education & Extension.