UPSC Prelims 2008 Q104: Science & Technology – Science & Technology Institutions
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Institute - Location
1. National Centre for Cell Science : Mysore
2. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics : Hyderabad
3. National Brain Research Centre : Gurgaon
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Checking three institute-location pairs
These Indian research institutes are matched here to their cities, with one pairing mismatched.
| Pair | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1. National Centre for Cell Science : Mysore | Incorrect | NCCS is actually located in Pune, not Mysore |
| 2. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics : Hyderabad | Correct | CDFD is indeed located in Hyderabad |
| 3. National Brain Research Centre : Gurgaon | Correct | NBRC is indeed located in the Gurgaon/Manesar area |
Correct institute-location pairs:
| Institute | Actual location |
|---|---|
| National Centre for Cell Science | Pune (NOT Mysore) |
| Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics | Hyderabad |
| National Brain Research Centre | Gurgaon/Manesar |
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Pair 1 (NCCS-Mysore) is wrongly matched; NCCS is in Pune, so '1, 2 and 3' is wrong.
- (b) Incorrect. Pair 1 is wrong, so '1 and 2 only' is wrong.
- (c) CORRECT. CDFD-Hyderabad and NBRC-Gurgaon are correctly matched; NCCS is wrongly placed in Mysore instead of Pune.
- (d) Incorrect. Pair 3 (NBRC-Gurgaon) is also correct, so '1 and 3 only' wrongly includes the wrong pair 1.
Key point
CDFD-Hyderabad and NBRC-Gurgaon are correctly matched — but the National Centre for Cell Science is actually located in Pune, not Mysore.
Remember
CDFD-Hyderabad and NBRC-Gurgaon are correct; the National Centre for Cell Science is actually in Pune, not Mysore.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the National Centre for Cell Science's actual Pune location with Mysore.
- Not knowing CDFD's specific Hyderabad location.
- Assuming all three listed institute-location pairs are automatically correct without individual verification.
Exam tip
National Centre for Cell Science = Pune (not Mysore). CDFD = Hyderabad. NBRC = Gurgaon/Manesar. Two of these three pairs are correctly matched.
Sources
- National Centre for Cell Science — About NCCS, Pune
- Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics — About CDFD, Hyderabad
- National Brain Research Centre — About NBRC, Manesar (Gurgaon)