What
was the suggested approach for school administration according to the Hunter
Education Commission?
a) Complex schoolhouses and furniture
b) Centralized textbook selection
c) Aligning school hours and holidays with foreign standards
d) Simple schoolhouses, freedom for textbook selection, and alignment with
local needs
Explanation: The commission recommended simple school infrastructure, the freedom for school managers to choose textbooks, and aligning school hours and holidays with local needs.
According to the Hunter Education Commission, what should the curriculum for primary schools include?
a) Only traditional subjects
b) Practical subjects and activities
c) A focus on foreign languages
d) No curriculum changes were recommended
Explanation: The commission recommended including practical subjects like arithmetic, accounts, sciences, agriculture, health, and native games in the curriculum of primary schools.
In line with the Hunter Education Commission's recommendations, when should night schools be established?
a) In every division
b) In every village
c) Only in urban areas
d) Where necessary
Explanation: The commission recommended establishing night schools where necessary, indicating a flexible approach based on local needs.
What did the Hunter Education Commission recommend regarding the training of primary school teachers?
a) No formal teacher training
b) Training at the university level
c) Establishing normal schools for teacher training
d) Relying on foreign teacher recruitment and training
Explanation: The commission recommended establishing normal schools for primary school teacher training, with at least one in each division.
According to the Hunter Education Commission's recommendations for finance, what should the provincial government grant to local bodies for primary education?
a) Half of the total expenditure
b) One-third of the total expenditure
c) No financial support
d) Full funding
Explanation: The commission recommended that the provincial government should grant one-third of the total expenditure to local bodies for primary education.
What language did the Hunter Education Commission recommend as the medium of instruction at the secondary level?
a) Mother tongue
b) Sanskrit
c) Local dialect
d) English
Explanation: The commission recommended that English should continue to be the medium of instruction at the secondary level.