The National Knowledge Commission (NKC), constituted in 2005, was mandated with
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The National Knowledge Commission (NKC), constituted in 2005, was mandated with
- advising the Prime Minister on institutions of knowledge production, use and dissemination
- advising the public on institutions of knowledge production, use and dissemination
- providing information to the Union government about the activities of state governments
- providing information to the public about the working of the government
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - advising the Prime Minister on institutions of knowledge production, use and dissemination
The National Knowledge Commission was set up on 13 June 2005 as a high-level advisory body to the Prime Minister, to advise on building institutions of knowledge creation, application and dissemination and so transform India into a knowledge society. It advised the Prime Minister, not the public, and it was not an information channel about the government or the states.
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