The major initiatives of the Central Government in the field of higher education in the Tenth Five Year Plan were which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Establishment of 14 world-class universities

2.Diversion of funds to private universities for better performance

3.Strengthening science-based higher education and research in universities

4.Restructuring of various councils

5.Providing financial assistance to universities and colleges of the excluded states

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct

C2, 3 and 4 only

D4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 and 5 only

Explanation

The correct set combines Statement 1, Statement 3 and Statement 5.

Statement 1, on establishing fourteen world-class universities, was a genuine Tenth Plan initiative.

Statement 3, on strengthening science-based higher education and research, was also part of it.

Statement 5, on financial assistance to universities and colleges of excluded states, is included.

Statement 2, diverting funds to private universities for performance, was not a real measure.

Statement 4, restructuring of various councils, does not belong to this Tenth Plan set.

The Tenth Plan ran from 2002 to 2007 with a strong focus on quality and access.

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