Correct option is B
· The Central Institute of Arid Horticulture (CIAH) is a premier research institute located in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
· It operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and focuses on research and development of horticultural crops suitable for arid and semi-arid regions.
· The institute works on crops like ber, pomegranate, date palm, aonla, and others suitable for arid climates.
· It provides scientific advancements and technologies to enhance productivity in regions with low rainfall, high temperature, and sandy soils.