Q. With reference to the Indian Universities Act of 1904, consider the following statements:
1.The Act granted the government overriding powers over university regulations and reduced the autonomy of universities.
2.The Act aimed at promoting research and improving the quality of higher education, with financial support sanctioned for this purpose.
3.Nationalist leaders welcomed the Act for bringing reforms to the deteriorating private education system and promoting literacy.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Indian Universities Act of 1904 significantly curtailed university autonomy, allowing government control over regulations and appointments.
- It encouraged study and research and allocated ₹5 lakh annually for five years for university improvement.
- Nationalists opposed the Act, viewing it as imperialist and repressive; Gokhale called it a retrograde measure.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
