Important Education Reports in India

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What level of education did the Hunter Commission focus on?

Primary education

Higher education (correct)

Secondary education

Vocational education

Which commission proposed the use of the mother tongue as the medium of instruction?

Wadhwani Plan (correct)

Hunter Commission

Sadler Commission

Sagent Plan

What was a major focus of the Sagent Plan?

Technical and vocational training (correct)

Promotion of English language

Higher education exclusively

Primary education only

Which commission introduced indian representation in education in India?

Sadler Commission Signup and view all the answers

Which commission did NOT include Indian participation?

Hunter Commission Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of the Rai Commission?

Primary education reforms Signup and view all the answers

Which commission recommended the inclusion of vocational and technical education?

Sagent Plan Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wadhwani Plan primarily focus on?

Primary education Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Macaulay's Minute in 1835?

Higher education Signup and view all the answers

Which significant universities were established due to Wood's Despatch?

Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Hunter Commission in 1882-83?

First commission under British Crown rule Signup and view all the answers

Which education level was primarily focused on by the Sadler Commission?

Higher education Signup and view all the answers

What was a key recommendation of the Sargent Plan in 1944?

Free and compulsory education for ages 6-14 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wardha Scheme of 1937 propose regarding the medium of instruction?

Mother tongue as the medium of instruction Signup and view all the answers

Which commission highlighted inefficiencies in primary education?

Hartog Committee Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the Rayleigh Commission?

Higher education autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What unique educational focus did Wood's Despatch have during its implementation?

Education system for Muslims Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following commissions did NOT include Indian participation?

Hunter Commission Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Important Education Reports & Plans in India

Macaulay's Minute (1835):
- English became the official language of instruction.
- State support for Sanskrit and Arabic ended.
- Focused solely on higher education.
- No Indian participation.
Wood's Despatch (1854):
- Education levels covered primary, secondary, and higher.
- Universities were established in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
- Allowed Sanskrit and Arabic alongside English.
- Local language used in schools, English for higher education.
- Introduced a secular education system with grants-in-aid.
- Focused on education for Muslims.
- No Indian participation.
Hunter Commission (1882-83):
- Reviewed the progress of Wood's Despatch.
- Covered primary, secondary, and higher education levels.
- First commission under British Crown rule.
- No Indian participation.
Rayleigh Commission (1902-04):
- Focused on higher education.
- Reduced university autonomy.
- No Indian participation.
Sadler Commission (1917-19):
- Focused on higher education.
- Indian representation included.
- Emphasized vocational and technical education.
- Recommended 12 years of schooling before university.
Hartog Committee (1929):
- Covered primary, secondary, and higher education.
- Highlighted inefficiencies in primary education.
Wardha Scheme (1937):
- Proposed by Zakir Hussain.
- Focused on primary education.
- Recommended mother tongue as the medium of instruction.
- English was not included.
Sargent Plan (1944):
- Covered primary, secondary, and higher education.
- Emphasized technical and vocational education.
- Proposed free and compulsory education for 6-14 year olds.

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Explore key education reports and plans in India from Macaulay's Minute to the Rayleigh Commission. This quiz covers the evolution of the English education system, local language usage, and the establishment of universities. Test your knowledge on the impact of these historical documents on India's educational landscape.