The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally inaugurated on 28 December 1953 by whom among the following?
Sh. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
The question asks about the person who formally inaugurated the University Grants Commission (UGC) on 28 December 1953. The UGC is a statutory body in India established for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of university education.
Explanation and reasoning:
- Mrs. Indira Gandhi: She was the Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until 1984, therefore, she was not involved with the UGC inauguration in 1953.
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: He was a prominent scholar and became the President of India in 1962, but he was not involved with the inauguration of the UGC.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad: He was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962. He played many roles in India but did not inaugurate the UGC.
- Sh. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: He was the first Minister of Education in the Indian government (1947-1958) and played a significant role in establishing educational institutes and bodies in India. As the Minister of Education, he officially inaugurated the UGC in 1953.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is Sh. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as he was the Education Minister responsible for the development of the higher education system in India during that time. He had a significant role in the formal inauguration of the UGC.
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