Which of the following councils was disbanded in 2013?

ADistance Education Council (DEC) ✓ Correct

BNational Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

CNational Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

DNational Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Correct answer: (A) Distance Education Council (DEC)

Explanation

The Distance Education Council was disbanded in 2013, its role passing to the Distance Education Bureau of the UGC.

The National Council for Teacher Education continues to regulate teacher education.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training continues its work in school curriculum and research.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council continues to accredit higher-education institutions.

The Council had earlier functioned under IGNOU to oversee distance education.

Its winding up followed concerns over regulatory overlap with the UGC.

Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.