Central and state universities – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D correctly describe the broad framework for central and state universities. Statement A is true because central universities are created through Acts of Parliament. Statement B is correct since state universities come into existence via legislation of the respective State Legislatures. Statement D is also true, as both central and state universities are expected to comply with national quality benchmarks and regulatory norms prescribed by statutory bodies. Statement C is false because central universities are predominantly supported by the central government rather than state governments. Thus, A, B and D together form the correct set.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A and B and omits D. While A and B accurately describe the legislative origin of universities, leaving out D ignores the uniform regulatory expectations that apply to both categories.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it selects A and D but excludes B, thereby leaving out the crucial information that state universities are created by State Legislatures. Without B, the picture of the federal structure is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it lists B and D but omits A. Although B and D are correct, excluding A means that the establishment of central universities through Parliament is not acknowledged, so the answer is partial.

Option D:
Option D is correct as it includes all three valid statements about legislative origin and common regulatory expectations and excludes the incorrect claim in C regarding funding sources.