Multiple choice general knowledge

The newly constituted National Knowledge Commission is headed by

  1. C. Rangarajan

  2. Prof. R. S. Sharma

  3. Ms. Girija Vyas

  4. Sam Pitroda

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sam Pitroda, a renowned telecom engineer and policy advisor, served as the first chairman of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) established in 2005. The NKC was constituted to advise the Prime Minister of India on building a knowledge-based society and economy. C. Rangarajan is an economist, Prof. R. S. Sharma served in administrative roles, and Ms. Girija Vyas was a politician - none chaired the NKC.