Correct option is D
The Indian Universities Commission of 1902 was appointed by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, with the aim of reforming the structure and functioning of universities in British India.
Information Booster:
Key Recommendations of the 1902 Commission:
Reorganization of University Governance:
More control by the government.
Reduction in the size of Senate.
Strengthening the role of syndicates and academic councils.
Changes in Curricula:
Curricula should reflect contemporary needs.
Emphasis on discipline and standardization.
Changes in Methods of Examination:
Better regulation and standardization.
Focus on integrity and fairness in the exam system.
Other Recommendations:
Improvement in the quality of teaching.
Introduction of inspection and affiliation rules.
Not Recommended:
A. Adoption of American system of education: No such recommendation; the model was largely British.
B. Establishment of medical universities: Not specifically addressed by this commission.