Who among the following was the first Chairman of the 'University Grants Commission' (UGC) established in 1953? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following was the first Chairman of the 'University Grants Commission' (UGC) established in 1953?
A. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
B. C. D. Deshmukh
C. S. Radhakrishnan
D. K. M. Panikkar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India, was the first Chairman of the UGC when it was established in 1953.

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