From the list below, which institutions are Central Universities?

1.Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

2.Jamia Millia Islamia

3.Panjab University

4.Punjabi University

5.University of Mumbai

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only ✓ Correct

C3 and 5 only

D3 and 4 only

Correct answer: (B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Among these, the institutions functioning as central universities are Jamia Millia Islamia and Panjab University.

Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university established by an Act of Parliament and centrally funded.

Panjab University at Chandigarh is a centrally supported institution treated among the central universities.

The open university named first is a state open university and not a central university.

Punjabi University at Patiala is a state university, not a central one.

The University of Mumbai is likewise a state university under the state government.

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