Which of the following statements are correct about a central university?

1.A central university is established under an Act of Parliament.

2.The President of India acts as the Visitor of the university.

3.The President has the power to nominate some members to the Executive Committee or Board of Management.

4.The President occasionally presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee or court.

A1, 2 and 4

B1, 3 and 4

C1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

D2, 3 and 4

Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

A central university is created by an Act of Parliament, so Statement 1 is correct.

The President of India acts as the Visitor of such a university, so Statement 2 is correct.

The President can nominate some members to the executive or board of management, so Statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4 is wrong because the President does not preside over the executive committee or court meetings.

Everyday governance rests with the Vice-Chancellor and the university's statutory bodies.

The Visitor may order inspections and inquiries into the university.

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