WBCS.LIVE practice question

‘Chancellor’ of the State-run Universities in West Bengal is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Governor of the State
  2. Chief Minister of the State
  3. Education Minister of the State
  4. Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Governor of the State

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Governor of the State 📚 Explanation: By law, the Governor of West Bengal serves as the ex-officio 'Chancellor' of all state-run universities in the state. In this role, the Governor oversees the academic and administrative functioning of the institutions. The Chancellor is responsible for appointing Vice-Chancellors and presiding over convocation ceremonies. This position provides a link between the universities and the state's constitutional head.