UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies
Question 91: Environment and Ecology
Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located ?
AnswerThe answer is (b).
The Animal Welfare Board of India, a statutory body set up under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and constituted in 1962, had its headquarters in Chennai. Its first chairperson was Rukmini Devi Arundale. It advises the government on animal welfare laws and recognises animal welfare organisations.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Ahmedabad is not the Board's headquarters.
- (b) Right: Chennai was the Board's headquarters.
- (c) Hyderabad is not the Board's headquarters.
- (d) Kolkata is not the Board's headquarters.
Worth knowing: The Board's headquarters has since moved from Chennai to Ballabhgarh in Haryana, so Chennai holds only for the time of the exam.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2009, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.