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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following was a recommendation of the Hunter Commission ?
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Haryana Civil Services 2014 Previous Paper 3 (Held On: 3 Aug 2014)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3 : Gradual withdrawal of state support from higher education
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Key Points
- The 1882 Hunter Commission was presided by Sir William Hunter.
- It was appointed by the then viceroy of India, Lord Ripon.
- On 3rd April 1882, The hunter commission was constituted.
- Sir William Hunter was a member of the Executive Council of the Viceroy and an Indian Civil Service officer.
Additional Information
- The main objectives of the commission were the following
- Consider various aspects of education in India, paying special attention to primary education.
- Enquire into the implementation of Wood’s Despatch of 1854 and suggest ways to improve outcomes of the same.
- In the lower levels, Preference was given to literate candidates for govt jobs.
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