Which one of the following statements about Indian Maritime University

Which one of the following statements about Indian Maritime University (IMU) is not correct ?

It was established through an Act of Parliament as a Central University.
It was established primarily to support the Indian Navy.
It is located in Chennai.
It was established to extend the benefits of knowledge and skill for development of individuals and society by associating closely with local, regional and national issues of development.
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) was established as a Central University by the Indian Maritime University Act, 2008 (Act 22 of 2008). It is headquartered in Chennai. Its objective is to facilitate and promote maritime studies, training, and research. While it contributes to the pool of skilled personnel who may join the Indian Navy, its primary purpose as defined by the Act is much broader, encompassing education and training for the entire maritime sector, including merchant marine, port management, shipbuilding, and related fields. Therefore, the statement that it was established *primarily* to support the Indian Navy is incorrect.
– IMU is a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
– It integrates several existing maritime training institutions.
– Its focus is on comprehensive maritime education and training.
Statement A is correct as it was established by an Act of Parliament as a Central University. Statement C is correct as its headquarters are in Chennai. Statement D correctly reflects its broad objective of extending benefits of knowledge and skill for development by associating with national issues related to the maritime sector.
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