Q. On February 3, 1882, the British Government of India appointed an Indian Education Commission 1882, with a view to enquire into the working of the existing System of Public Instruction and further extension of that system on popular basis. Who among the following was the chairman of this commission?
Answer: W.W. Hunter
Notes: The Hunter Commission was appointed by Lord Ripon, the then viceroy of India with the chairmanship of Sir William Hunter. Setting up of primary schools in rural areas, Establishment of secondary schools by private parties, taking special care for the education of girls and women were some of the important recommendation of the report of the commission.
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