A
A statutory body established directly under an Act of Parliament.
B
An autonomous society under the Department of Higher Education.
C
A private corporate entity registered under the Companies Act.
D
A specialized wing operating under the Ministry of Defence.
Correct answer: (b) An autonomous society under the Department of Higher Education.
Explanation
Option B is correct because the National Testing Agency is an autonomous society under the Department of Higher Education established to conduct standardized entrance tests. Options A, C, and D misstate its institutional categorization.
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