The Indian Education Commission of 1882 was appointed by:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Lord Ripon.
The Indian Education Commission of 1882 was appointed by Lord Ripon, the then Viceroy of India. Commonly known as the Hunter Commission (after its chairman Sir William Hunter), it was formed to assess the progress of education since the Woods Despatch of 1854 and suggest improvements, particularly in primary and secondary education. The commission recommended that primary education should be made more accessible and conducted in the vernacular languages. It also encouraged private initiatives in education and suggested that government aid be extended to indigenous schools. The commission played a key role in shaping colonial education policies in India.