Prelims GS August 21, 2025

Examine the following statements regarding the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR):

  1. The ICSSR serves as the principal institution of the Government of India for conducting research in social and human sciences.
  2. It functions under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.
  3. The ICSSR is a fully independent body and is not linked to any government ministry.
  4. It was founded in the year 1969.

Which of the above statements is/are accurate?