In which of the following years was the Indian Universities Act passed during the tenure of Lord Curzon?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1904.
The Indian Universities Act, 1904 was passed during Lord Curzon’s tenure as Viceroy of India. It aimed to bring reforms in the functioning and control of Indian universities by increasing government supervision. However, the act was criticized for reducing the autonomy of universities and was viewed as an attempt to curb the growing nationalist sentiments in educational institutions.