Consider the following statements regarding the Hunter Education Commission (1882–83): Statement I: The Hunter Commission recommended that primary education should be imparted through vernacular languages and its control transferred to local bodies. Statement II: The Commission believed that the involvement of local self-governing institutions would promote administrative efficiency and wider outreach in primary education. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

correct explanation of Statement I.

Explanation:

The Hunter Commission emphasized vernacular education at the primary level and recommended transferring control to district and municipal boards.
This decentralization was aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and ensuring education reached more people through local governance structures.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India