Question

International Registration Authority for Bougainvillea is situated at:

• A. IISc, Bengaluru
• B. IARI, New Delhi
• C. Botanical Garden, Coimbatore
• D. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Kolkata

Hint:

Remember, the International Registration Authority for many ornamental plants like Bougainvillea is housed in IARI, New Delhi.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The International Registration Authority (IRA) for Bougainvillea is situated at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi. This IRA is tasked with registering new Bougainvillea cultivars and varieties, maintaining global standardization, and ensuring consistency in nomenclature.
(A) IISc, Bengaluru – Incorrect. This institution is primarily a science research institute.
(B) IARI, New Delhi – Correct. This is the location of the IRA for Bougainvillea.
(C) Botanical Garden, Coimbatore – Incorrect. There is no such registration authority located here.
(D) Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Kolkata – Incorrect. While it is a botanical garden, it does not serve as the IRA for Bougainvillea.