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Mahatma Phule gave testimony in front of which commission regarding education?1. Hunter Commission2. Simon Commission3. University Grants Commission4. Macaulay commission

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Hunter Commission

The correct answer is Hunter Commission.

Mahatma Jothirao Phule presented his testimonies regarding education to Hunter Commission (Education Commission) in 1881.

  • Phule was responsible for movements for justice, equality, and liberation in India.
  • 1st person to demand the independence of laborers, untouchables, and women

Hunter Commission:

  • Presided by Sir William Hunter (appointed by Lord Rippon)
  • Formed to locate aspects related to primary education in India

Major recommendations of Hunter Commission:

  • Preference to literates for government jobs in the lower cadre
  • Primary schools expansion in rural and backward areas
  • Primary school’s education management to be handled by District and municipal boards as per Self Government Act
  • Separation of funds for rural and urban schools to stop misuse of funds allocated to rural school by urban schools
  • Private parties would establish Secondary schools
  • Opening of Model schools in each district by the government to guide private schools
  • Division of school curriculum including academic and vocational courses
  • Special care for girls’ education
  • Discourage Missionary schools

  • Hunter Commission’s recommendations were limited to schools under British Indian Government.
  • Lack of funds caused traditional schools to close which in turn increased the burden on government schools that had directly impacted primary education

  • Simon Commission – (1928) to study constitutional reforms in British India led by Sir John Simon
  • University Grants Commission – (1956) to maintain education standards; in India set up by the Government in accordance with UGC Act 1956
  • Macaulay Commission – (1834) 1st law commission during British raj led by Lord Macaulay to bring law reforms in India

  • 1st law commission of independent India – 1955 (3-year term)


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