ICAR is an autonomous body responsible for coordinating agriculture and research in India. What is the full form of ICAR?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Key Points

Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the full form of ICAR.
ICAR is an autonomous body responsible for coordinating agriculture and research in India.
It was established under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).
ICAR was formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research
In response to the Royal Commission on Agriculture's recommendations, it was founded on July 16, 1929, as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

Important Points

New Delhi is the headquarters of the ICAR.
The Council is the country's top organization for coordinating, supervising, and managing agricultural research and education, encompassing horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences.
ICAR is one of the world's largest national agricultural systems, with 111 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities distributed around the country.