The chronological sequence of the following chairpersons of UGC is:

A. Armaity S. Desai
B. G. Ram Reddy
C. Manmohan Singh
D. Yashpal
E. Madhuri R. Shah

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The correct chronological order of the UGC chairpersons is as follows:

• E. Madhuri R. Shah was the first UGC chairperson from 1953 to 1956.
• D. Yashpal served as the chairperson of UGC from 1972 to 1978.
• C. Manmohan Singh served as the UGC chairperson in the early 1980s, before becoming the Prime Minister of India.
• B. G. Ram Reddy served from 1986 to 1989.
• A. Armaity S. Desai served as the UGC chairperson after G. Ram Reddy, focusing on educational reforms.

Information Booster:

1. Madhuri R. Shah contributed significantly to the institutionalization of higher education in India during her tenure as UGC chairperson.
2. Yashpal is known for his work in academic reforms and promoting excellence in Indian universities during his term.
3. Manmohan Singh's role as UGC chairperson before becoming Prime Minister of India is often remembered for his intellectual contributions to the education system in India.
4. G. Ram Reddy focused on improving the quality of higher education and enhancing the role of the UGC in promoting university education.
5. Armaity S. Desai contributed to major reforms and was known for her leadership in education policy.