Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Zoological Survey of India”.
1. Recently, the Zoological Survey of India and the Natural History Museum(NHM), London, UK have signed an MoU to formulate strategies for long term scientific documentation and conservation of faunal diversity through International exchange.
2. The headquarters of ZSI is located in Bengaluru and it was established on 1st July, 1916.
Choose the correct statement/s.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None
Answer: 1 Only
Explanation:
The Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), Kolkata and the Natural History Museum (NHM), London have been working together over many years on mutually beneficial projects focused on the study of the fauna of India, and to recognize this long-standing relationship, and to promote its continuance for many years into the futurea Memorandum of Understanding between the two great Institutions, was formally signed by the Director of ZSI and Director, NHM, London.
ZSI is the apex institution on animal (fauna) taxonomy in India. It was established on 1 July 1916. Its headquarters is in Kolkata. It also has 16 regional centres located in different parts of the country.
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