Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Institute) A. National Institute of Immunology B. National Centre for Cell Science C. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics D. National Brain Research Centre List II (Location) 1. Pune 2. Manesar 3. Hyderabad 4. New Delhi Code: A B C D

The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is located in New Delhi, where it conducts advanced research in immunology and vaccine development [t1][t6][t9]. The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is situated within the University of Pune campus in Maharashtra, focusing on cell biology and regenerative medicine [t1][t7]. The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, providing specialized services in DNA profiling and bioinformatics [c1][t1][t6]. Lastly, the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is located in Manesar, Haryana, serving as a premier institute for neuroscience research [t1][t6][t8]. Matching these locations results in the sequence A-4, B-1, C-3, and D-2. This corresponds to Option 2 (4 1 3 2). These autonomous institutions operate under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India [t1][t4].

Sources

1. [1] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1880508
2. [2] https://www.dbtindia.gov.in/about-us/organization-structure/ibric
3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Important Institutes & their location INSTITUTE LOCATION > p. 82
4. [4] https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/ecreportdu/brainresearchcentre.pdf