Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b): A and E only.
The Kothari Commission, formally known as the Education Commission (1964-1966), was established by the Government of India to examine the existing educational system and to make recommendations for its improvement. The National Knowledge Commission was set up in 2005 to provide recommendations for improving the knowledge infrastructure in the country, focusing on areas such as education, research, and innovation.
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• Hunter Commission: Formed in 1882, it focused on elementary and secondary education during British India, well before independence.
• Calcutta University Commission: Also known as the Sadler Commission, was established in 1917, again before India's independence, to look into the affairs of Calcutta University.
• Nai Talim: Refers to a system of education proposed by Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing craft-based and socially relevant learning. It is not a commission but an educational philosophy introduced around the time of India's independence.