A
To monitor maritime weather patterns and oceanic biodiversity in the Himalayas.
B
To regulate private sector investments in nuclear power plants.
C
To supervise national competitive entrance examinations.
D
To address mountain medicine, high-altitude public health, and physiological research in India.
Correct answer: (d) To address mountain medicine, high-altitude public health, and physiological research in India.
Explanation
Option D is correct because ICMR-CHAMP is ICMR's first dedicated institute for high-altitude public health and physiological research, focusing on mountain medicine. The other options point to unrelated sectors like nuclear energy or test administration.
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