Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR):
  1. It is engaged in the conservation and utilization of livestock and poultry genetic resources in India.
  2. It develops methodologies for both ex situ and in situ conservation of farm animal genetic resources.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) undertakes systematic surveys, characterization, and cataloguing of livestock and poultry genetic resources and establishes their database. It also designs methodologies for ex situ and in situ conservation and optimal use of farm animal genetic resources, fulfilling both objectives stated in the given statements.