According to the UGC’s consolidated university totals as of 25 January 2023,…
2023
According to the UGC’s consolidated university totals as of 25 January 2023, which of the following types of universities was the least in number in India?
Answer: D. Central Universities — ConceptA least-in-number comparison requires counts from the same reference date and the same classification system. The least category is the one whose count…
- A.
State Universities
- B.
Private Universities
- C.
Deemed Universities
- D.
Central Universities
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Concept
A least-in-number comparison requires counts from the same reference date and the same classification system. The least category is the one whose count is the minimum among all categories offered.
A fair comparison reads every category total from one official table instead of combining figures from different surveys or cutoff dates.
Application
The UGC’s consolidated list gives the following totals as of 25 January 2023:
University type | UGC total |
|---|---|
State Universities | 460 |
Private Universities | 430 |
Deemed-to-be Universities | 128 |
Central Universities | 56 |
Contrast
State Universities numbered 460, which is greater than 56.
Private Universities numbered 430, which is greater than 56.
Deemed-to-be Universities numbered 128, which is greater than 56.
Cross-check
All four figures appear in the same UGC table and share the same cutoff date. The minimum of 460, 430, 128, and 56 is 56, so the comparison does not mix different reporting periods or classification axes.
Result
The minimum count is 56, so the required type is Central Universities.