Correct option is D
✔️ (d) Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) is located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
· Functions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
· Engaged in research, breeding, and development of technologies for pulse crops like chickpea, pigeonpea, lentil, mungbean, urdbean, etc.
· Also works on improving cropping systems, pest control, and post-harvest technology
❌ (a) Lucknow, (b) Hyderabad, (c) Bangalore: Important agricultural research hubs, but not the location of IIPR.