Question

Fluid Control Research Institute is a national centre, registered under the Societies Act and it comes under the

• A. Ministries of Earth Science, Government of India
• B. Ministries of Agriculture and Farmers, Government of India
• C. Ministries of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India
• D. Ministries of Heavy Industries, Government of India

Hint:

Fluid control technology deals with flow meters, control valves, and industrial heavy pumps.
These components form the backbone of heavy manufacturing, naturally placing the institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the Fluid Control Research Institute.
The Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) is a government scientific body located in Palakkad, Kerala. It specialises in testing, calibration, and certification of fluid control equipment such as valves, pipes, and flow meters.
Step 2: Identify its parent ministry.
FCRI functions under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, which oversees public sector industrial enterprises and engineering research bodies.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong ministries.
Ministries of Earth Science, Agriculture, and Chemicals do not oversee FCRI. It correctly falls under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
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