During British rule in India who among the following observed that: "The Indian Universities turn out only a discontented horde of office seekers, whom we educated for places which are not in existence for them to fill".

Correct option is A

Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, made the observation that "The Indian Universities turn out only a discontented horde of office seekers, whom we educated for places which are not in existence for them to fill." Curzon was critical of the existing education system in India and believed that it produced a large number of graduates who were disillusioned due to the lack of job opportunities, particularly in government positions. His views led to the Universities Commission of 1902 and subsequent reforms, which aimed to improve the quality and focus of education in India.
Information Booster: · Annie Besant: An advocate for Indian self-rule, Besant promoted education but had a more progressive view, opposing British control over Indian institutions.
· Dalhousie: Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856, Dalhousie is remembered for his administrative reforms but was not directly associated with higher education critiques like Curzon.
· Macauley: Known for his infamous "Minute on Education" (1835), Macauley promoted English education in India but focused more on creating a class of English-speaking Indians rather than commenting on job opportunities for graduates.