What did the Kothari Commission suggest about English?

1. AThat English be used as a link language to translate texts from one Indian language into another
2. BThat English be studied as a library language, to give access to knowledge in science, technology, commerce and trade
3. CThat research in India be done only in English
4. DThat every university teacher must know how to speak and write English

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Correct answer: B. That English be studied as a library language, to give access to knowledge in science, technology, commerce and trade

Explanation

The Education Commission (1964–66, chaired by D. S. Kothari) endorsed the three-language formula and saw English chiefly as a 'library language' and window on world knowledge.

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