On whose recommendation was the University Grants Commission established?
2022
On whose recommendation was the University Grants Commission established?
- A.
Secondary Education Commission
- B.
National Education Policy (1968)
- C.
University Education Commission
- D.
Education Commission (1964–66)
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Correct answer: C
The University Grants Commission (UGC) was established based on the recommendations of the University Education Commission (1948–49) headed by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
The Commission recommended the creation of an organization to coordinate, maintain standards, and provide grants to universities. Consequently, the UGC was formally established in 1953 and became a statutory body through the UGC Act, 1956.