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In which year Secondary Education Commission was appointed under the chairmanship of Dr. A.L. Mudaliar?

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UGC NET 2018 Home Science Question Paper (08-Jul-2018)
The correct answer is

1952

The question asks about the year in which the Secondary Education Commission was appointed under the chairmanship of Dr. A.L. Mudaliar. This is a question related to the historical development of the education system in India. Let's break down the relevant facts:

  • The Secondary Education Commission, also known as the Mudaliar Commission, was established by the Government of India to examine the state of secondary education in the country and suggest measures for its improvement.
  • Dr. A.L. Mudaliar, a renowned educationist, was appointed as the chairman of this commission.
  • The commission was officially appointed in the year 1952.

Now, let's justify the correct option and rule out the others:

  • 1952: This is the correct answer as the commission was indeed appointed in this year.
  • 1962: This is incorrect because the commission was established a decade earlier.
  • 1950: This is incorrect as at this time, the focus was on early stages of post-independence educational reforms, and the Secondary Education Commission had not yet been appointed.
  • 1951: This is incorrect since the commission came into existence in the subsequent year, 1952.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1952.

In summary, the appointment of the Secondary Education Commission in 1952 under Dr. A.L. Mudaliar marked a significant moment in the evolution of secondary education in India, focusing on various structural and educational reforms.

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