Multiple choice

The National Knowledge Commission constituted by Manmohan Singh and headed by Sam Pitroda, a close associate of Late Rajiv Gandhi aims at (1) Giving India 'the knowledge edge' in the world. (2) Help India to consolidate its position as knowledge power. (3) Will advise the Prime Minister on issues concerning institutions of knowledge production and the use of knowledge. Which among the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. Only 3

  3. 1, 2, and 3

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements about the National Knowledge Commission are correct. Established in 2005 and headed by Sam Pitroda, it aimed to give India 'the knowledge edge' (1), consolidate India as a knowledge power (2), and advise the Prime Minister on knowledge production institutions and knowledge utilization (3).

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