Paper 1 · Higher Education
Which of the following personalities headed the Knowledge Commission and the committee that recommended setting up 1500 universities to achieve a target gross enrolment of 30%?
ADr D. S. Kothari
BSam Pitroda ✓ Correct
CProf. Yashpal
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (B) Sam Pitroda — Sam Pitroda headed the Knowledge Commission, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Sam Pitroda headed the Knowledge Commission, so that is the answer.
★The National Knowledge Commission worked on strengthening education.
★It was headed by Sam Pitroda and recommended 1500 universities for a 30% enrolment target.
★So the personality who headed it is Sam Pitroda.
★Dr Kothari and Prof. Yashpal headed other bodies.
★So the answer is Sam Pitroda.
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