The theme of Indian Science Congress, 2001 was
- A“Food Nutrition and Environmental Security”Correct
- B“Arrest declining interest in pure sciences”
- C“Make India energy self-sufficient”
- D“Make India IT Superpower”
Explanation
The 88th session of the Indian Science Congress was held in January 2001 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The focal theme of this session was Food Nutrition and Environmental Security. This theme was chosen to emphasize the need for integrating agricultural productivity with nutritional quality and sustainable environmental practices to ensure long term security for India's growing population. Option A is therefore the correct answer.
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