Of the new universities set up between 1920 and 1930 in India, a purely affiliating university was :

The correct answer is - Lucknow

Key Points

• Lucknow University
  • Established in 1921, Lucknow University was one of the new universities set up during the period between 1920 and 1930.
  • It was established as a purely affiliating university, meaning it did not initially focus on direct teaching but on affiliating colleges and managing their academic standards.
  • Its primary role was to conduct examinations and award degrees to students of affiliated colleges.

Additional Information

• Other Universities Established During 1920-1930
  • Nagpur University
    • Established in 1923, Nagpur University initially focused on both teaching and affiliating roles.
  • Patna University
    • Established in 1917, it predates the 1920-1930 period but is notable for its early establishment as an affiliating university with later expansion into teaching.
  • Rangoon University
    • Established in 1920, Rangoon University is located in Myanmar (then Burma) and was not a purely affiliating university.
• Role of Affiliating Universities
  • These universities primarily focus on ensuring academic standards in affiliated colleges.
  • They conduct examinations, award degrees, and are responsible for the curriculum and academic regulations of their affiliated institutions.