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Write the correct chronological order of the following commissions and committees on Higher Education in India.
A. Sargent Plan
B. Hartog committee
C. Calcutta university commission
D. Hunter commission
E. Indian university commission
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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UGC NET 2023 Electronic Science Question Paper (13-Dec-2023) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

D, E, C, B, A

To determine the correct chronological order of these historical commissions and committees in India's higher education system, it's crucial to understand the sequence of their establishment and their contributions to educational reforms. Let's examine each one:

  1. Hunter Commission (1882): Formally known as the Indian Education Commission, it was established under the chairmanship of Sir William Hunter. It focused on primary education and recommended improvements for the development of indigenous schools.
  2. Indian University Commission (1902): This commission was set up under Lord Curzon's viceroyalty to discuss and propose reforms for university education, leading to the establishment of various reforms in higher education infrastructure.
  3. Calcutta University Commission (1917-1919): Also known as the Sadler Commission, it aimed to evaluate the condition of university education in India, resulting in major changes in the structure and governance of universities.
  4. Hartog Committee (1929): The Hartog Committee was formed to address issues in education, particularly the problem of wastage (dropouts) and stagnation at the primary and secondary levels.
  5. Sargent Plan (1944): Officially called the "Report of the Central Advisory Board of Education," this plan outlined an extensive blueprint for the future of education in India, suggesting radical reforms for both primary and higher education.

Based on these insights, the correct chronological order is:

  1. Hunter Commission (D)
  2. Indian University Commission (E)
  3. Calcutta University Commission (C)
  4. Hartog Committee (B)
  5. Sargent Plan (A)

Thus, the correct answer is: D, E, C, B, A

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