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What were the important observations of the Education Commission (Pre-independence) 1882-83?

1.There is a need to replace the despatch of 1854

2.It is necessary to refashion the general working of Indian universities

3.There is also a need for local governments to extend the facilities of general education

4.It is important to fund each college depending upon staff strength, maintenance expenses and locality requirements

5.Special grants should be made available to improve the infrastructure of colleges

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation

The Hunter Commission chiefly urged extending general education through local bodies, funding colleges by staff and local needs, and special infrastructure grants.

Statement 3 is right because it called on local governments to spread the reach of general and primary education.

Statement 4 is right because it favoured funding each college according to staff strength, upkeep and local requirements.

Statement 5 is right as it recommended special grants to improve college infrastructure.

Statement 1 is wrong because the commission reviewed progress under the 1854 despatch rather than seeking to replace it.

Statement 2 is wrong because refashioning universities was the concern of the later 1902 university commission, not this one.

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