Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following Viceroys appointed the Hunter Commission in 1882?

Options:

Lord Minto

Lord Mayo

Lord Lytton

Lord Ripon

Correct Answer:

Lord Ripon

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Lord Ripon

Lord Ripon appointed the Hunter Commission in 1882.

The Hunter Commission was appointed by the British government to review the state of education in India and to make recommendations for improvement. The commission was headed by Sir William Hunter, a member of the Indian Civil Service.

The Hunter Commission submitted its report in 1883. The report made a number of recommendations, including:

  • Expansion of primary education
  • Improvement of the quality of teacher training
  • Increased funding for education