Correct option is A
The
National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM) is a premier research institute under the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), dedicated to addressing
abiotic stresses (like drought, salinity, high temperature, flooding, etc.) that impact Indian agriculture.
It is located at
Baramati, in
Pune district, Maharashtra.
NIASM was established to develop technologies and strategies to mitigate the effects of abiotic stresses on crops, livestock, and fisheries, and to improve overall resilience in Indian agriculture.
Option:
(a) Baramati: ✅
Correct – Location of NIASM.
(b) Gorakhpur: No such ICAR institute is located here for abiotic stress.
(c) Gurudaspur: Not related to abiotic stress research.
(d) Karnal: Home to
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and
Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), but
not NIASM.