Q.  Consider the following statements about National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR):

1. It works for the conservation and utilization of livestock and poultry genetic resources 
2. It designs methodologies for ex situ and in situ conservation of farm animals

 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: It was established on 21st September, 1984 at Bangalore in the form of twin institutes namely National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources and National Institute of Animal Genetics and then shifted to Karnal in 1985, the two institutes were merged to function as a single entity in the form of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in 1995. Its objectives are:

• To conduct systematic surveys to characterise, evaluate and catalogue farm livestock and poultry genetic resources and to establish their National Data Base
• To design methodologies for ex situ conservation and in situ management and optimal utilization of farm animal genetic resources
• To undertake studies on genetic characterisation using modern biological techniques such as molecular cytogenetic, Immunology, DNA Fingerprinting, RFLP analysis etc
• To conduct training programmes as related to evaluation, characterisation and utilisation of animal genetic resources

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