Identify the public-sector universities from the following that have the largest number of collaborations with foreign universities. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

2.Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

3.Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

4.North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

5.Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Gujarat

A1, 2, 3 only ✓ Correct

B2, 3, 4 only

C3, 4, 5 only

D1, 4, 5 only

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 only

Explanation

IIT Kanpur holds a large number of collaborations with foreign universities, so Statement 1 is right.

IISc Bengaluru likewise maintains extensive international partnerships, making Statement 2 right.

Pondicherry University also features prominently in such foreign tie-ups, so Statement 3 is right.

North-Eastern Hill University in Statement 4 does not lead in these collaborations.

Gujarat Vidyapeeth in Statement 5 is not among the top public bodies for foreign links.

International collaboration is a recognised marker of research-intensive universities.

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