Paper 1 · Higher Education
Which of the following statements are true in the context of the University Grants Committee?
- 1. It was formed in 1945 to oversee the work of the three central universities of Aligarh, Banaras and Delhi.
- 2. In 1947, it was entrusted with dealing with all the then-existing universities.
- 3. In 1952, the grants-in-aid function was referred to the University Grants Commission, formally inaugurated in 1953.
- 4. The UGC became a statutory organisation by an Act of Parliament in 1956.
A1, 2 and 3
B2 and 3
C1, 3 and 4
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★All four statements are true, so that is the answer.
★The University Grants Committee was formed in 1945 for three central universities.
★In 1947 it was entrusted with all the existing universities.
★In 1952 grants-in-aid went to the UGC, inaugurated in 1953.
★The UGC became statutory by an Act of Parliament in 1956.
★So statements 1, 2, 3 and 4 are all true.
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