What were the important observations of the Education Commission (pre-independence) of 1882 to 1883?
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 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 & 3 only
B2, 3 & 4 only
C3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 4 & 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 & 5 only
Explanation
This commission stressed extending general education through local governments and funding colleges by need.
Statement 3 is right, as it pressed local governments to spread general-education facilities.
Statement 4 is right, tying each college's grant to staff strength, upkeep and local needs.
Statement 5 is right, seeking special grants to improve college infrastructure.
Statement 1 is wrong, since the commission reaffirmed rather than replaced the 1854 Despatch, and Statement 2 belongs to a later inquiry into universities.
This body is popularly known as the Hunter Commission after its chairman.
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