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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The institute was established in 1968 with the objective of promoting research in the field of Himalayan geology and allied sciences.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) established?

  1. 1962
  2. 1968
  3. 1972
  4. 1976
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where is the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) located?

  1. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
  2. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  3. Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
  4. Leh, Ladakh
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the objective of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Promoting research in the field of Himalayan geology and allied sciences
  2. Promoting tourism in the Himalayan region
  3. Promoting education in the field of Himalayan geology
  4. Promoting conservation of the Himalayan environment
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a research area of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Himalayan geology
  2. Glaciology
  3. Paleontology
  4. Oceanography
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a publication of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Himalayan Geology
  2. Journal of the Geological Society of India
  3. Current Science
  4. Science
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first director of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Dr. A.P. Tewari
  2. Dr. V.K. Raina
  3. Dr. D.P. Dhoundial
  4. Dr. S.P. Saxena
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many research centres does the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) have?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a research centre of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Dehradun
  2. Shimla
  3. Srinagar
  4. Leh
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major achievement of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Discovery of the first dinosaur fossil in India
  2. Discovery of the first hominin fossil in India
  3. Discovery of the first evidence of glaciation in the Himalayas
  4. Discovery of the first evidence of life on Earth
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) is a part of which government department?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences
  2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  3. Ministry of Science and Technology
  4. Ministry of Tourism
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a research project of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Study of the geology of the Himalayas
  2. Study of the glaciers of the Himalayas
  3. Study of the climate of the Himalayas
  4. Study of the biodiversity of the Himalayas
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. Lack of funding
  2. Lack of infrastructure
  3. Lack of trained manpower
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future vision of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. To become a world-class centre for research in Himalayan geology and allied sciences
  2. To promote sustainable development in the Himalayan region
  3. To conserve the Himalayan environment
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a way in which the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) contributes to society?

  1. Providing scientific information to policymakers
  2. Providing training to students and researchers
  3. Promoting public awareness about the Himalayas
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) be more effective in achieving its objectives?

  1. By increasing its funding
  2. By improving its infrastructure
  3. By increasing its trained manpower
  4. All of the above
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