Statement (1) is correct; Forest-PLUS 2.0 is indeed a five-year program (2018-2023) that is a joint initiative between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Statement (3) is correct; Tetra Tech is the implementing partner building capacity across landscapes in three states, focusing on forest landscape management.
While the exact name might vary slightly, 1906 is the key year for the establishment of the research institute form, derived from the earlier school. This statement is considered correct in essence regarding the origin year of the Institute. - (b) The Imperial Forest Research Institute was established/reorganized in 1906, not reestablished in 1947. It continued its function after India's independence. This statement is incorrect. - (c) The Forest Research Institute is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This is correct. - (d) FRI was declared a deemed university by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1991. This is correct. 201. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding 'Forest-PLUS 2.0 Programme'? (1) This programme is a Five-year partnership between USAID and Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. (2) Forest-PLUS 2.0 Programme denotes 'Forest for Wealth and Health' (3) Tetra Tech is building capacity across landscapes in three States in India (4) The three States which come under this programme are; Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar
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