Correct option is B
(a) Agarkar Research Institute (ARI): Pune. ARI is an autonomous research institution known for research in various fields, including biotechnology, environmental science, and microbiology. Therefore, the correct match is 2 (Pune).
(b) Indian Association for Cultivation of Sciences (IACS): Kolkata. IACS is one of the oldest research institutions in India and has made significant contributions to science, particularly in physics and chemistry. Thus, the correct match is 4 (Kolkata).
(c) Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA): Bengaluru. IIA is a premier institute dedicated to research in astronomy and astrophysics. It operates various observatories in India and contributes to space science research. Hence, the correct match is 3 (Bengaluru).
(d) Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG): Mumbai. IIG specializes in the study of geomagnetism and space weather. The correct match here is 1 (Mumbai).
