MCQ on Kothari Commission (1964-66)

When was the Kothari Commission established?

• 1952

• 1964

• 1976

• 1986

Who was the chairman of the Kothari Commission?

• Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

• Dr. Mudaliar

• Dr. Daulat Singh Kothari

• Dr. H.J. Bhabha

What was the primary objective of the Kothari Commission?

• Reform the taxation system

• Develop an education policy for India

• Introduce a national health scheme

• Promote industrialization

The Kothari Commission proposed which educational structure?

• 8+4+2

• 10+2+3

• 5+3+4

• 12+3

The Kothari Commission led to which major policy?

• National Policy on Education (1968)

• Right to Education Act (2009)

• New Education Policy (2020)

• Vocational Education Act (1986)

What did the Kothari Commission recommend for children aged 6-14 years?

• Compulsory military training

• Free and compulsory education

• Only vocational education

• Religious education

What language policy did the commission introduce?

• English as the only medium

• Two-language formula

• Three-language formula

• Sanskrit as a compulsory language

According to the Kothari Commission, education should focus on:

• Only theoretical knowledge

• Skill-based and work-oriented learning

• Military training

• Only primary education

What type of schools did the Kothari Commission propose to promote equal education opportunities?

• Private schools

• Common School System

• International schools

• Religious schools

What did the commission recommend for secondary schools?

• 5-year secondary education

• 3-year vocational courses

• Two types - high school (10 years) & higher secondary (11-12 years)

• Only arts and commerce courses