Question

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India is a:

• A. Statutory body
• B. Quasi-judicial body
• C. Constitutional body
• D. Instrumentality of Union Government

Hint:

UGC is a \textbf{statutory body}, meaning it was created by an Act of Parliament, not by the Constitution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body established under the UGC Act, 1956. It is responsible for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of higher education in India. It provides recognition to universities and funds institutions that meet its criteria.