Correct option is C
Lord Rippon appointed the Hunter Commission with some Indian members to enquire particularly into the manner in which the principles of Wood's Despatch of 1854 were implemented.
The Hunter Commission, officially known as the Indian Education Commission of 1882, was established to evaluate the implementation of the Wood's Despatch and to recommend measures to improve education in India.
Information Booster:
1. Wood's Despatch (1854): Laid the foundation for the education system in British India.
2. Hunter Commission: Focused on both primary and secondary education, emphasizing the need for state-supported education.
3. Lord Rippon: Viceroy of India who established the commission to assess educational progress.
4. Recommendations: Included the promotion of primary education, especially in rural areas, and improvements in secondary and higher education.
5. Impact: Led to significant developments in the Indian education system, including the establishment of universities.
6. Commission Members: Included both British and Indian members to ensure a comprehensive review.
Additional Information:
· Haldane Commission (a): Related to university education reform in the UK.
· Hartog Commission (b): Focused on education reforms in India in 1929.
· Calcutta University Commission (d): Also known as the Sadler Commission, focused on higher education reform in India.