CSIR and National Laboratories — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is/are correct? 1. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio President of CSIR. 2. CSIR is an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. 3. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is one of the flagship laboratories of CSIR responsible for maintaining national standards of measurement. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following CSIR laboratories is primarily known for its contributions to drug discovery and development?
Consider the following statements regarding CSIR's role in national missions: 1. CSIR's research in advanced materials and fabrication processes directly supports India's Semiconductor Mission. 2. Development of efficient electrolysers for water splitting by CSIR labs contributes to the National Green Hydrogen Mission. 3. CSIR's focus on indigenous technology development aligns with the objectives of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs: 1. CSIR-IGIB : CRISPR-based diagnostics 2. CSIR-NCL : Green Hydrogen catalysts 3. CSIR-CDRI : Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which constitutional provision mandates the development of 'scientific temper' in India, a principle closely aligned with the objectives of institutions like CSIR?