With reference to the National Testing Agency (NTA) consider the following statements:1.NTA was established as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860.2.It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.3.It chaired by the Prime Minister of India.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the National Testing Agency (NTA) consider the following statements:
1.NTA was established as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2.It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
3.It chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. NTA was established as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.

Statement 3 is incorrect. NTA is chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by the Ministry of HRD.

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