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QUESTION
Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s are sponsored by?
OPTIONS
(A) UGC
(B) IARI
(C) ICAR
(D) State Govts.
ANSWER
(C) ICAR
EXPLANATION
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) function under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which established and supports the KVK network for frontline extension, training, and technology demonstration. UGC deals primarily with university education, IARI is an ICAR institute rather than the sponsoring authority for the KVK system, and State Governments may collaborate with KVKs but are not the principal sponsoring body. Therefore, option (C), ICAR, is appropriate.