On the recommendations of which commission, 10+2+3 structure was incorporated in the statement on National policy on Education, 1968?
Kothari Commission
The question is about the recommendation on the 10+2+3 education structure in India, which refers to the school and higher education system. This educational structure was part of the Statement on the National Policy on Education, 1968.
Let's analyze each of the commissions mentioned in the options:
- Kothari Commission: Officially known as the "Education Commission" (1964–66), it was led by Dr. D.S. Kothari. This commission recommended the 10+2+3 educational structure, which was later incorporated into the National Policy on Education of 1968. The Kothari Commission aimed to align education with the socio-economic needs of the country and emphasized integrated educational structures catering to different levels of learning.
- Mandal Commission: Known for its focus on identifying the socially and educationally backward classes and recommending measures for their upliftment. It did not directly deal with the restructuring of the education system.
- Ramamurti Commission: Formed in the late 1980s, aimed at reviewing the National Policy on Education 1986. It came after the adoption of the 10+2+3 system.
- Mudaliar Commission: Also known as the Secondary Education Commission (1952-53), it focused on reforms at the secondary education level but preceded the 10+2+3 system.
Among these options, the Kothari Commission is credited with the recommendation of the 10+2+3 structure.
Therefore, the correct answer is Kothari Commission.
Similar Questions
Which of the following were suggestions of Kothari Commission regarding university education?
A. Closure of the University Grants Commission.
B. Re-organisation of the University Grants Commission.
C. More autonomy to universities for reforms in teaching and research.
D. Students representation in the academic councils of the universities.
E. Non-expansion of Inter-university council.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:In post-independence India, which one of the following Committee/ Commission's report deals with all levels of education in India?
Important Questions from Kothari Commission
- Who was the Chairman of Kothari Commission?
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: Kothari Commission recommended a national system of education based on a structure of 10 + 2 + 3.
Statement II: National Knowledge Commission was constituted in June 2005 by the erstwhile Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Which commission of Education in India expressed the opinion that to avoid famine in the country, the production of Food must be doubled in the next 15 years and maintain an adequate growth thereafter?
Some of the major recommendations of the Kothari commission on Higher education are:
A. Avoid introducing new courses
B. Select teachers at the national level
C. Restrict the expansion of higher education
D. Provide autonomy to the universities
E. Abolish the continuous evaluation system
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following gave the concept of 10+2+3?
