Question

The Indian Research Fund Association was later known as:

• A. ICMR
• B. NIMR
• C. All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health
• D. Indian Rural Health Institute

Hint:

ICMR is a leading institution in India for biomedical research, evolving from the Indian Research Fund Association to tackle pressing public health challenges.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA), established in 1911, was later renamed as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 1949. The ICMR is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research, significantly contributing to public health advancements in the country.