What was the primary focus of the All India Council for Technical Education established in 1945?
a) Primary education
b) Higher education
c) Technical education
d) Vocational training
According to the survey in 1929, what did the Aid-Committee oppose regarding examinations?
a) General examinations
b) Separate examinations for professional and general subjects
c) No opposition to any examinations
d) Technical examinations
What did the Zakir Hussain Committee aim to end in South Asia through its recommendations?
a) Illiteracy
b) Technical education
c) Primary education
d) Higher education
What event triggered significant changes in British policy towards the administration of India in 1914?
a) Montford Reforms
b) System of Diarchy
c) Outbreak of the First World War
d) Simon Commission
Explanation: The outbreak of the First World War in Europe in 1914 triggered significant changes in British policy towards the administration of India.
Which committee was appointed in 1929 to study and make recommendations on various aspects of education in India?
a) Simon Commission
b) Montford Committee
c) Hartog Committee
d) Diarchy Commission
Explanation: The Hartog Committee was appointed in 1929 to study and make recommendations on various aspects of education in India.
What did the Hartog Committee observe about the state of education in India in its initial observations?
a) Significant progress with increased literacy
b) Dissatisfaction with the overall growth of literacy
c) Decline in enrollment in primary schools
d) Indifference towards education
Explanation: The committee noted significant progress in education but expressed dissatisfaction with the overall growth of literacy in the nation.
