Which one of the following is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India?

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The correct answer is the Survey of India.

Survey of India is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India

Key Points

Survey of India:
- The National Survey and Mapping Organisation of the country under the Department of Science & Technology is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India.
- It was set up in 1767 and has evolved rich traditions over the years.
- In its assigned role as the Nation's Principal Mapping Agency, Survey of India bears a special responsibility to ensure that the country's domain is explored and mapped suitably, provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development and ensure that all resources contribute with their full measure to the progress, prosperity, and security of our country now and for generations to come.

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Department of Biotechnology comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- It was founded in the year 1986.
The India Meteorological Department comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India.
- It was founded in the year 1875.
Defence Research and Development Organisation comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence.
- It was founded in the year 1958.