Correct Answer: (b) 1960
Solution:Khadi and Village Industries Board was constituted as an advisory board as per Uttar Pradesh Khadi Gramodyog Act 10, 1960 in the year 1960 for multifaceted development of this sector. After that Uttar Pradesh Khadi Gramodyog Board Amendment Act 64, 1966 provided it the right to implement Khadi and Village Industries schemes in the state. Thus, the Khadi Gramodyog Board was reorganised as an autonomous institution and all related schemes were transferred to it from Industry Directorate since April, 1967. In July, 1984, with the modification of Board Act, the Minister of Khadi Gramodyog was nominated as Ex: Officio the chairperson of the Board.