India has established its first zoo-based biobank at _________ which stores genetic materials from endangered species.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 1:Darjeeling
India has established its first zoo-based biobank at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Operational since July 2024, the facility stores genetic materials from endangered species. The project, a collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), also includes an animal museum, enhancing conservation and research efforts in India.