Q106
Quarantine inspection of Agricultural and Horticultural plants is carried out by
A.
Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata
B.
Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
C.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
D.
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Quarantine inspection of Agricultural and Horticultural plants is carried out by the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi. It aims to undertake the introduction, exchange and quarantine of plant genetic resources.Plant quarantine measures are aimed at protecting the agriculture of a country or region against the likely ravages of alien pests/pathogens should they get introduced and established.