The number of representatives of the central government in the UGC is
A9
B2 ✓ Correct
C6
D3
Correct answer: (B) 2
Explanation
The central government has two representatives in the University Grants Commission.
A figure of 9 overstates the number of central-government representatives.
A figure of 6 likewise overstates it.
A figure of 3 is also more than the actual count.
The commission's membership is dominated by educationists and experts, not government nominees.
The UGC has a chairman, a vice-chairman and ten members in all.
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