Arrange the following chronologically.

1.NCERT

2.NAAC

3.NIRF

4.AICTE

5.UGC

A2, 3, 4, 5, 1

B2, 1, 5, 3, 4

C4, 5, 1, 2, 3 ✓ Correct

D5, 1, 4, 2, 3

Correct answer: (C) 4, 5, 1, 2, 3

Explanation

In order of founding the sequence runs AICTE, UGC, NCERT, NAAC and NIRF.

AICTE was the earliest, set up in 1945.

UGC came next, established in 1953 and made statutory in 1956.

NCERT followed in 1961.

NAAC came in 1994 and NIRF, the ranking framework, in 2015.

NAAC is an autonomous body set up by the UGC for accreditation.

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