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Where was the first agricultural university established in India?
Kanpur
Faizabad
Pantnagar
Jabalpur
Pantnagar
The first agricultural university in India was established in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, in 1960. It was named G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology.
The first agricultural university in India was established in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, in 1960. It was named G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology.
G.B. Pant University is known for its research and extension activities in agriculture.
It played a significant role in the Green Revolution in India.
The university is a model for other agricultural universities in the country.
Option A (Kanpur) refers to the Indian Institute of Technology, which focuses on engineering and technology.
Option B (Faizabad) does not host an agricultural university; it is known for historical significance.
Option D (Jabalpur) has other educational institutions but is not the location of the first agricultural university.
C is correct — The first agricultural university in India was established in Pantnagar in 1960.
Understanding the role of agricultural universities can help in questions related to agricultural policies and the economic development of rural areas.