DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehra Dun made a humble beginning as Forest School established in 1878. Initially named as Imperial Forest Research Institute, FRI came into being in 1906.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up in 1906 in Dehradun. It was first established as Forest School established in 1878. In 1988, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) was formed and the training and research centers were given an independent status of institutes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Telangana. The first university for forests in India, Telangana Assembly gave its approval to the Forestry Universities (UoF) Act 2022. In India, there will be no other institution like the University of Forestry (UoF).

Detailed explanation-4: -Headquartered in Dehradun, its functions are to conduct forestry research; transfer the technologies developed to the states of India and other user agencies; and to impart forestry education.