Previous Year Question
University of Horticulture and Forestry is located at
Coimbatore
Solan
Palampur
Pant Nagar
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The question refers to the Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, located at Nauni in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.
The University was established on 1 December 1985 with the objective of promoting teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines.
The historical background of the institution is linked with the Himachal Agricultural College, Solan, which was established in 1962. After passing through different university arrangements, it became an independent University of Horticulture and Forestry in 1985.
The University is named after Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. It was established as a specialised institution in view of the important role of horticulture and forestry in the economy of the hill State.
Its main campus is located at Nauni, approximately 13 km from Solan town.
An important fact is that it is regarded as the first Horticulture and Forestry University in Asia.