Which of the following are the Central Universities of India?

A. Nagaland University, Nagaland

B. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh

C. Sikkim University, Sikkim

D. Manipur University, Manipur

E. Guwahati University, Assam.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  1. B, D and E only  
  2. A, C and D only  
  3. A, B, C and E only  
  4. C, D and E only

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Option 2 : A, C and D only  
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UGC NET Paper 1: Held on 21st August 2024 Shift 1
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A Central University is a type of university established by the Government of India under the Central Universities Act, 2009.

Key PointsFollowing are the three central universities:

  • Nagaland University: Located in the state of Nagaland, it has two campuses, one in Kohima and the other in Lumami.
    • It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in disciplines like agriculture, sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
  • Sikkim University: Located in Gangtok, Sikkim, it offers courses in areas such as management, social sciences, physical sciences, and languages.
    • It has several departments and research centres working on various interdisciplinary projects.
  • Manipur University: Located in Imphal, Manipur, it is a multidisciplinary university offering courses in areas such as social sciences, humanities, sciences, and engineering.
    • It has several affiliated colleges and research centres, and also offers distance education programmes.

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