Q. Consider the following statements about India's seed vault:

1. It is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources and the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research
2. It is located in Ladakh

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: India's Seed Vault is located at Chang La, a high mountain pass in Ladakh. It is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources and the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research. It aims at safeguarding the crop diversity and agricultural wealth of our country by storing seeds at a minus 15 to minus 20 degree Celsius (range) for a longer period of time thereby ensuring seed safety.

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