SWAYAM is a programme initiated by:

AGovernment of India ✓ Correct

BNational Council of Educational Research and Training

CUniversity Grants Commission

DIndira Gandhi National Open University

Correct answer: (A) Government of India

Explanation

SWAYAM is an online learning platform launched by the Government of India to offer free courses to all.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training develops school curricula and textbooks, and did not launch SWAYAM.

The University Grants Commission is one of SWAYAM's coordinators but is not the launching authority.

Indira Gandhi National Open University supports distance education but did not initiate SWAYAM.

SWAYAM hosts MOOCs from school level up to postgraduate study.

SWAYAM stands for Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds.

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