The University Education Commission (1948-49) laid stress on which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Religious education

2.Changes in curriculum

3.Women's education

4.Rural universities

5.Examination reforms

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1, 3 and 4 only

C1, 4 and 5 only

D2, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation

The University Education Commission of 1948-49 emphasised curriculum change, women's education, rural universities and examination reform.

Statement 2, changes in curriculum, was stressed to make higher studies more relevant.

Statement 3, women's education, was strongly supported as vital for national progress.

Statement 4, rural universities, was recommended to carry higher learning into villages.

Statement 5, examination reforms, sought to improve evaluation over mere memorisation.

Statement 1, religious education as a chief focus, is not counted among these key thrusts.

The body was chaired by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, later India's first Vice-President.

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