UPSC Prelims 2006 Q93: Indian Polity – Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
Which one of the following is not a Central University?
- (a) Pondicherry University
- (b) Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
- (c) Visva Bharati, Shanti Niketan
- (d) University of Madras, Chennai
Answer: (d) University of Madras, Chennai
Explanation
Central Universities
| University | Type |
|---|---|
| Pondicherry University | Central University |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad | Central University |
| Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan | Central University |
| University of Madras, Chennai | State University, established by the Madras Legislature |
The University of Madras is established under a State law and is not a Central University.
Answer: (d) University of Madras, Chennai.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Pondicherry University is a Central University.
- (b) Incorrect. Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a Central University.
- (c) Incorrect. Visva-Bharati is a Central University.
- (d) CORRECT. University of Madras is a State University.
Key point
The University of Madras is a State university, whereas the other three are Central Universities.
Remember
University of Madras is a State university.
Common mistakes
- Assuming every old, famous university is Central.
- Not knowing Visva-Bharati was declared Central in 1951.
- Confusing a deemed or State university with a Central one.
Exam tip
Central: Visva-Bharati, Pondicherry, MANUU, DU, BHU, AMU; State: Madras, Mumbai, Calcutta.
Sources
- University Grants Commission — List of Central Universities
- University of Madras Act, 1978 (Tamil Nadu)