In 1948, under whose chairpersonship was a University Commission appointed with the purpose of reconstruction of university education to meet the demand for scientific, technical and other manpower needed for the socio-economic development of the country?

ADr. Zakir Husain

BDr. S. Radhakrishnan ✓ Correct

CDr. A. L. Mudaliar

DDr. D. S. Kothari

Correct answer: (B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Explanation

The University Education Commission appointed in 1948 was chaired by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan to reconstruct university education for the nation's needs.

Dr. Zakir Husain led education committees but not this 1948 university commission.

Dr. A.L. Mudaliar chaired the Secondary Education Commission of 1952-53, a different body.

Dr. D.S. Kothari headed the Education Commission of 1964-66, not this one.

The Radhakrishnan Commission stressed higher education's role in producing scientific and technical manpower.

Its report led to the later creation of the University Grants Commission in 1956.

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