Forest Research Institute, Dehradun was established as Imperial Forest Research Institute. In which year was it established as “Imperial Forest Research Institute”?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1906.
Forest Research Institute:
- It is located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand,
- It was founded in 1878 as "Forest School of Dehradun.
- In 1906, it was reestablished as the Imperial Forest Research Institute, under the British Imperial Forestry Service.
- It is a Natural Resource Service training institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
- Also, an institution in the field of forestry research in India for Indian Forest Service cadres and all State Forest Service cadres.
- In 1991, it was declared a deemed university by the University Grants Commission.