With reference to Central universities, consider the following statements: Chancellors in central universities are appointed by the President. The President has the right to authorize inspections of academic and non-academic aspects of the universities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Both statements are correct.

Under the Central Universities Act, 2009, the President of India shall be the Visitor of a central university.
With their role limited to presiding over convocations, Chancellors in central universities are appointed by the President in his capacity as Visitor.
The VCs too are appointed by the Visitor from panels of names picked by search and selection committees formed by the Union government.
The President, as the Visitor, also has the right to authorise inspections of academic and non-academic aspects of the universities and also to institute inquiries.

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