EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the Education Policy 1978-80 the teaching of which subject was considered necessary in every department of education?
A
Pak studies
B
Islamiat
C
English
D
Mathematics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Adult Education Programme was launched on October 2, 1978 to eradicate illiteracy, it aims to extend educational facilities to 100 million illiterates between the ages of 15-35 within a time frame of five years.

Detailed explanation-2: -1986. In 1986, the government led by Rajiv Gandhi introduced a new National Policy on Education. The new policy called for “special emphasis on the removal of disparities and to equalise educational opportunity, ” especially for Indian women, Scheduled Tribes (ST) and the Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The NPE, 1986 calls for a substantial improvement in the conditions of work and the quality of teachers’ education. The Policy also emphasizes the teachers’ accountability to the pupils, their parents, the community and to their own profession.

Detailed explanation-4: -Draft National Policy on Education (1979) The Draft National Policy on Education suggested that a good educational system that reinforces the constitutional values must be implemented. The thrust was on encouraging national integration through education.

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