Identify the correct sequence (earliest to latest) of the universities established in the early years of twentieth century India. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Osmania University

2.Aligarh Muslim University

3.SNDT Women's University

4.Nagpur University

5.Patna University

A5, 1, 3, 2, 4

B3, 5, 1, 2, 4 ✓ Correct

C4, 1, 3, 5, 2

D1, 4, 5, 2, 3

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

Explanation

Ordered by founding year, the sequence runs SNDT, Patna, Osmania, Aligarh Muslim and Nagpur.

SNDT Women's University, dating to 1916, is the earliest of the five.

Patna University followed in 1917.

Osmania University was established in 1918.

Aligarh Muslim University came in 1920 and Nagpur University in 1923.

SNDT was India's first women's university, founded by Dhondo Keshav Karve.

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