Which defects among the following defects are pointed out in curriculum of Mathematics by Kothari Commission (1964 - 66) ?

(i) Present curriculum is inadequate.

(ii) It has lack of creative and constructive activities.

(iii) Curriculum is over packed. 

The ‘Kothari Commission was constituted on July 14, 1964, under the chairmanship of Dr. D. S. Kothari with 17 other members. Kothari Commission is also known as National Education Commission, 1964.

It surveyed Indian education and presented some important suggestions to the Government of India.

Key PointsThe Kothari Commission pointed out certain defects in the curriculum of mathematics-

• The present curriculum is inadequate.
• It has lack creative and constructive activities.
• The curriculum is over-packed.
• It lacks appropriate teaching methods and guidance.

Hence we conclude that (i), (ii), and (iii) are the defects pointed out by Kothari Commission in the curriculum of Mathematics.