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Which one of the following coordinates, promotes and funds research activities of all social sciences disciplines?

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The correct answer is

ICSSR, New Delhi

The question is asking which organization is responsible for coordinating, promoting, and funding research activities in all social science disciplines in India. Let's examine each option to determine the correct answer:

  1. ICPR, New Delhi (Indian Council of Philosophical Research): This organization primarily focuses on promoting research in philosophy and related disciplines. It does not cover all social sciences.
  2. IIAS, Shimla (Indian Institute of Advanced Study): This institution is known for advanced research in multiple fields; however, it's primarily focused on humanities and does not coordinate or fund all social science research across the board.
  3. ICSSR, New Delhi (Indian Council of Social Science Research): ICSSR is the main organization tasked with promoting, coordinating, and funding research activities across all disciplines of social sciences in India. It provides grants, scholarships, and fellowships and supports a wide variety of social science research projects.
  4. NUEPA, New Delhi (National University of Educational Planning and Administration): This institution focuses on capacity building and research in educational planning and administration, not the broader field of social sciences.

Based on the descriptions, the correct answer is ICSSR, New Delhi. The ICSSR is the government body dedicated to advancing and supporting research in all social sciences, effectively fulfilling the role described in the question.

Conclusion: The option that correctly answers the question is ICSSR, New Delhi.

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