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Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (a platform under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) is/are correct?
- Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
- Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
- Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 only
D
3 only
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Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is matched with BSI, Kolkata. Capacity Development Support is matched with IIFM, Bhopal. Therefore, the ecosystem-services vertical is not paired with the Central Zoo Authority.