Correct option is D
Correct Answer: (d) Haryana
Explanation:
- The first ferret research facility in India was inaugurated on 3 February 2025 at THSTI, Faridabad, which is in the state of Haryana.
- This facility was dedicated under the auspices of the national institutes, but its location and inauguration place it in Haryana.
Information Booster:
- THSTI stands for Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, part of the NCR Biotech Science Cluster in Faridabad, Haryana.
- The ferret is a key animal model in respiratory disease research (influenza, coronaviruses, etc.), making this facility important for India’s biomedical and pandemic preparedness efforts.