EDUCATION UGC NET
MODERN HISTORY OF EDUCATION
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It was established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament.
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It is tasked with promoting and coordinating higher education.
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It receives Plan and Non-Plan funds from the Central Government.
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It receives funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Statement 4 is an incorrect statement as UGC doesn’t receive any funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, it is not correct in respect of the functions of the UGC that UGC does not act as an advisory body between the Centre and State Governments for the development of higher education.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the recognition of institutions, maintenance of quality and standards, and giving grants to institutions are the main functions of the UGC.
Detailed explanation-4: -The UGC‘s mandate includes: Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities. Framing regulations on minimum standards of education. Monitoring developments in the field of collegiate and university education; disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
Detailed explanation-5: -Hence the statutory function of the UGC is to determine and maintain the standard of teaching and research in universities.