Correct option is A
✅ (a) India: • ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics) is headquartered in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India. • It was established in 1972. • It works on agricultural research for rural development in semi-arid tropics. • India provides an ideal location due to climatic relevance and policy support.
❌ (b) Australia: • Australia does not host the headquarters of ICRISAT. • However, it has partnerships in agricultural research.
❌ (c) Philippines: • Philippines hosts IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), not ICRISAT.
❌ (d) Mexico: • Mexico is home to CIMMYT, not ICRISAT.