Identify the correct sequence of the following research organisations according to their year of establishment (earliest to latest). Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

2.National Council for Rural Institutes (NCRI)

3.Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR)

4.Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR)

5.Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS)

A1, 4, 5, 2, 3

B2, 5, 3, 4, 1

C5, 1, 4, 3, 2 ✓ Correct

D3, 2, 1, 5, 4

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

Explanation

The correct order by founding year is IIAS then ICSSR then ICHR then ICPR then NCRI, giving 5, 1, 4, 3, 2.

Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla was established first in 1965.

Indian Council of Social Science Research followed in 1969.

Indian Council of Historical Research was set up in 1972.

Indian Council of Philosophical Research came in 1977.

National Council of Rural Institutes was the latest, founded in 1995.

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