EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many teachers were there in 1972?
A
1 Lac & 60 Thousands
B
1 Lac & 80 Thousands
C
80 Thousands
D
60 Thousands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are close to 85 million teachers worldwide: 9.4 million in pre-primary; 30.3 million in primary; 18.1 in lower secondary; 14.0 in upper secondary; and 12.5 in tertiary education.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on his birthday. Radhakrishnan is counted among the best teacher in India. He was born on September 5 in 1888 in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his Masters in Philosophy at the age of 21.

Detailed explanation-3: -Over 26 crore students, across 14.89 lakh schools being taught by over 95 lakh teachers. Not surprisingly, the Indian school education system is one of the largest in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trained teachers in primary education (% of total teachers) in India was reported at 89.51 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.

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