With reference to the QS World University Rankings 2026, consider the following statements: 1. India is the fourth most represented country in the rankings, with 54 universities featured. 2. IIT Bombay is India’s top-ranked institution, placed at 123rd globally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. India has 54 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the fourth most represented country, after the US, the UK, and China.
Statement 2 is incorrect. IIT Delhi, not IIT Bombay, is India’s top-ranked institution, placed 123rd globally, improving from 150th in 2025.