In 1902, Lord Curzon appointed the University Commission including two Indian members. Who were they?
- ABal Gangadhar Tilak and Surendranath Banerjee
- BGopal Krishna Gokhale and Rashbehari Bose
- CSyed Hussain Bilgrami and Surendranath Banerjee
- DSyed Hussain Bilgrami & Justice Gurudas Banerjee
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) Syed Hussain Bilgrami & Justice Gurudas Banerjee
Explanation
Viceroy Lord Curzon, as part of educational reforms, constituted a University Commission in 1902 under the chairmanship of Sir Thomas Raleigh. Two Indian members— Syed Hussain Bilgrami and Justice Gurudas Banerjee— were appointed to this commission. On the basis of the commission’s recommendations, the “Indian Universities Act, 1904” was passed.