Which of the following agencies or institutions set up the Accreditation Board (AB)?

AIndian Council of Agricultural Research ✓ Correct

BAll India Council for Technical Education

CUniversity Grants Commission

DMinistry of Education

Correct answer: (A) Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Explanation

The Accreditation Board was set up by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for agricultural education.

The All India Council for Technical Education runs a separate board for technical education.

The University Grants Commission set up NAAC rather than this Accreditation Board.

The Ministry of Education oversees policy but did not create this board.

The board accredits agricultural universities and colleges on quality.

ICAR both funds and sets standards for agricultural higher education.

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