The correct answer is: A) Karnataka State Higher Education Council.
The Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is the regulatory body for higher education in Karnataka. It was established in 1973 under the Karnataka State Higher Education Act, 1973. The KSHEC is responsible for the planning, coordination, and development of higher education in the state. It also grants recognition to universities and colleges, and regulates their functioning.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body established by the Government of India to coordinate, maintain standards and promote the development of higher education in India. It is not a regulatory body for higher education in Karnataka.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in India. It is not a regulatory body for higher education in Karnataka.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body established by the Government of India to plan, coordinate, and promote technical education in India. It is not a regulatory body for higher education in Karnataka.