The correct answer is option (a).
Explanation⬇️
The rich sculptural tradition of Mathura is distinguished by its principal medium, which is the white spotted red sandstone. Hence, statement I is correct.
Mathura region is the local source of the white spotted red sandstone. Hence, statement II is correct.
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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The correct answer is option (d) To determine and maintain the standards of teaching and research in universities.

Explanation: The UGC governs universities in India. It is a statutory organisation of the Indian government. According to Section 12 of the UGC Act, the main function of the UGC is the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in universities. It also disburses funds within the university education system. Most importantly, it only acts as a recommendatory body since it does not have any power to establish or derecognize any university. UGC also implements various schemes aimed at improving the quality of higher education, like Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE), Colleges with Potential for Excellence (CPE) etc.

The correct answer is option (d).

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