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What is a major criticism of the new UGC guidelines?
The guidelines mandate representation of all groups within grievance committees.
The guidelines expand the definition of caste discrimination to include OBCs.
The removal of penalties for false complaints and lack of clarity on general-category representation.
The guidelines establish a 24-hour helpline in colleges and universities.
Which political party leader warned the UGC rules could increase social hatred?
Rakesh Tikait, a farmer leader.
Devendra Pratap Singh, a BJP MLA.
Upendra Kushwaha, RLS Party president.
Manickam Tagore, a Congress MP.
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What action did Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya of Ayodhya take in response to the new UGC regulations?
He organized a large protest in Ayodhya.
He wrote to the Prime Minister demanding the regulations be repealed or granting him euthanasia.
He resigned from his religious position in protest.
He filed a lawsuit against the UGC.
Which groups are specifically mandated to be represented in the grievance committees, according to the new UGC regulations?
Only SC/ST communities.
SC/ST, OBCs, and women.
SC/ST and women only.
All students and faculty regardless of background.
Which of the following events preceded the Supreme Court's direction to the UGC to frame new regulations?
The formation of the parliamentary committee.
Protests across multiple districts.
The suicides of student Rohith Vemula and a medical student.
The release of the draft regulations.
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