Consider the following statements about the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT): 1. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. 2. Its primary purpose is to improve food security in semi-arid regions and support smallholder farmers in drylands. 3. ICRISAT was awarded the Africa Food Prize in 2021. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT):
1.ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.
2.Its primary purpose is to improve food security in semi-arid regions and support smallholder farmers in drylands.
3.ICRISAT was awarded the Africa Food Prize in 2021.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. ICRISAT’s headquarters is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Statement 2 is correct. ICRISAT focuses on improving food security in semi-arid regions and supporting smallholder farmers in drylands.

Statement 3 is correct. In recognition of its contributions, ICRISAT was awarded the Africa Food Prize in 2021 for its impactful work in food security.

Source– IE

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