The Wardha Education Committee of the Central Advisory Board of Education that recommended increasing expenditure on education was chaired by:

Correct option is B

The Wardha Education Committee, also known as the Basic Education Committee, was chaired by Dr. Zakir Hussain. It was formed under the Central Advisory Board of Education to implement Gandhi's vision of Basic Education.
Information Booster:
1. Basic Education (Nai Talim): Gandhi’s educational philosophy emphasizing self-reliance and learning through craft-based education.
2. Zakir Hussain: An Indian educationist and politician who served as the President of India.
3. Wardha Scheme: Focused on free and compulsory education in rural India.
4. Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE): The highest advisory body to advise the central and state governments in the field of education.
5. Craft-Centric Education: Involves learning through productive activities.
6. All-Round Development: Focus on intellectual, physical, and moral development.
Additional Information:
· Mahatma Gandhi (a): Proposed the concept of Basic Education, but did not chair the committee.
· Zakir Hussain (b): Chaired the committee that recommended the Wardha Scheme.
· B.G. Kher (c): Known for his contributions to Indian education, but not associated with the Wardha Committee.
· J. L. Nehru (d): First Prime Minister of India, contributed to educational policies but not directly linked to this committee.