According to the Hartog Committee, what positive trend was observed in education among women, Muslims, and backward classes?
a) Declining participation
b) Diminishing social and political consciousness
c) Rapid progress in educational participation
d) Indifference towards education
Explanation: The committee observed a notable awakening among women, Muslims, and backward classes, leading to rapid progress in their educational participation.
What was a significant outcome of the Montford reforms?
a) Introduction of the System of Diarchy
b) Establishment of primary schools
c) Growth of literacy in the nation
d) Changes in British policy towards India
Explanation: The Montford reforms led to the introduction of the System of Diarchy.
Which committee preceded the Hartog Committee and was formed in 1927?
a) Montford Committee
b) Simon Commission
c) Diarchy Commission
d) Hartog Commission
Explanation: The Simon Commission was formed in 1927 before the Hartog Committee.
In what areas did the Hartog Committee make recommendations regarding education in India?
a) Only Primary Education
b) Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education
c) Secondary and Higher Education
d) Only Higher Education
Explanation: The Hartog Committee made recommendations on various aspects of education, including Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education.
What
was the committee's stance on the overall growth of literacy in India?
a) Satisfied with the progress
b) Dissatisfied with the progress
c) No specific observation made
d) Indifferent to the issue
Explanation: The committee expressed dissatisfaction with the overall growth of literacy in the nation.
What was the main focus of the Hartog Committee's recommendations for primary education?
a) Hasty expansion
b) Quality development
c) Shortening the primary course
d) Increasing the number of single-teacher schools
Explanation: The committee emphasized prioritizing quality development over hasty expansion in primary education.