Which is the first open university in India?
A. Andhra Pradesh Open University
B. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
C. Indira Gandhi National Open University
D. Nalanda Open University

Hint – To get the right answer you need to know that the Nalanda open university was established in the year 1987 and it is quite obvious that the first university would be established before 1987. You can guess the answer by this information.

Complete Step-by-Step solution:
The Andhra Pradesh Government took the first initiative in 1982, to start the Andhra Pradesh Open University (now renamed Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University) at Hyderabad.
Hence, the right option is A.

Note – It is a question of general knowledge and it is also a question of learning without any concept involved. Dr B.R Ambedkar Open University in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh set up on 26th August 1982, is the First Open University in India. Studying the important dates in general knowledge will help you a lot further.