Country’s second Central Agricultural University

Country's second Central Agricultural University

Question: Recently, which of the following Agriculture University has been given the status of Central University?
(a) Acharya Narendra Dev University, Faizabad
(b) Rani Lakshmi Bai Agricultural University, Jhansi
(c) Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur
(d) Dr. Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa, Samastipur
Ans:(d)
Related facts:

  • On 11 May 2016 Indian Parliament cleared Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University Bill-2015.
  • First, Rajya Sabha and then Lok Sabha, passed the Bill, unanimously.
  • With the clearing of this bill Rajendra Agriculture University, PUSA, Samastipur has been elevated to the status of Central University.
  • Now this university will be known as Dr.Rajendra Prasad, Central Agricultural University.
  • This is the first Central Agriculture University of the Bihar and the second Central Agriculture University of the country.
  • It may be recalled that the country’s first Central Agricultural University is located in Imphal, Manipur.
  • As it is mentioned in the release that it is the second Central Agriculture University of the country.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145302
http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-rajendra-central-agricultural-university-bill-2015-4101/