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Match the List I (Organization) and the List II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
(Organization) | (Location)
A. Electronics Corporation of India | 1. Hyderabad
B. Radio Astronomy Centre | 2. Jaduguda
C. Uranium Corporation of India | 3. Ootacamund
D. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre | 4. Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 (A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4). This matching accurately reflects the headquarters and functional locations of India's premier scientific institutions.
- A-1: Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL) is situated in Hyderabad. Established in 1967 under the Department of Atomic Energy, it was founded to create a strong indigenous electronics base.
- B-3: Radio Astronomy Centre (RAC) is located in Ootacamund (Ooty), Tamil Nadu. It is home to the famous Ooty Radio Telescope, operated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
- C-2: Uranium Corporation of India (UCIL) is headquartered in Jaduguda, Jharkhand. It is responsible for the mining and processing of uranium ore in India.
- D-4: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is the lead center of ISRO, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, specializing in rocket and launch vehicle design.
Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect as they misalign these specialized locations with their respective organizations.
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