RNA polymerase III is responsible for the transcription of -

The correct answer is Option (3) → snRNA

Eukaryotes have three RNA polymerases in the nucleus, each making particular RNAs.

Option (1) rRNA — Incorrect. The large rRNAs (28S, 18S, 5.8S) are made by RNA polymerase I.

Option (2) hnRNA — Incorrect. hnRNA, the precursor of mRNA, is made by RNA polymerase II.

Option (3) snRNA — Correct. RNA polymerase III makes tRNA, 5S rRNA and the small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs).

Option (4) Triple stranded tRNA — Incorrect. There is no such RNA; tRNA is a single strand folded on itself.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 27-05-2025 (Slot 2).

NCERT Extract:
Types of RNA and the Process of Transcription – “… (i) There are at least three RNA polymerases in the nucleus (in addition to the RNA polymerase found in the organelles). There is a clear cut division of labour. The RNA polymerase I transcribes rRNAs (28S, 18S, and 5.8S), whereas the RNA polymerase III is responsible for transcription of tRNA, 5srRNA, and snRNAs (small nuclear RNAs).”