How many universities were set up under the Central Universities Act, 2009?

A12

B16 ✓ Correct

C40

D43

Correct answer: (B) 16

Explanation

The Central Universities Act, 2009 established sixteen central universities, mostly in states that lacked one.

A figure of 12 understates the number created by this Act.

A figure of 40 far overstates it.

A figure of 43 likewise overstates the number.

The Act aimed to spread central-university access more evenly across states.

These institutions are funded by the union government.

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