​The Hunter Commission was the brainchild of:​

Correct option is B

The Hunter Commission, also known as the Indian Education Commission of 1882, was appointed during the tenure of Lord Ripon, the then Viceroy of India. The commission was tasked with evaluating the state of education in India and recommending measures for its improvement, particularly focusing on primary education expansion, teacher training, and increased government involvement in education.

Although often associated with Lord Curzon due to later educational reforms, it was Lord Ripon who initiated this important educational commission.

Information Booster:

• The Hunter Commission stressed the importance of education for the masses and recommended increased funding for primary schools.

• It emphasized training qualified teachers to improve education quality.

• It encouraged the inclusion of Indian languages in education.

Additional Knowledge:

• Lord Ripon is also known for introducing local self-government reforms (Ripon’s Resolution, 1882).

• Lord Curzon’s tenure came later (1899–1905) and saw other reforms like the Universities Act of 1904.

• The Hunter Commission laid the foundation for future education policy in colonial India.