EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the main object of the Educational Policy 1979?
A
To make people feel the bond between Islam and Pakistan
B
To make people aware of the need of education
C
To spread religious knowledge to every nook and corner
D
Both A and C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main purpose of this policy was to impose education on Islamic system and to impose Urdu language by means of education.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Salient Features of the Education Policy (1979) The primary objective of this policy was to “Islamize” education in Pakistan, and to develop a curriculum more suited to national aspirations and a minimum level of literacy was to be ensured.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Education Policy (1978) is regarded as an indicator to Islamise the system of education in Pakistan. For the first time, Islamiat was taken as compulsory subject till the graduation level. Besides, Islamic lessons were introduced in English language textbooks, Pakistan Studies, Urdu and Civics (Ahmad, 2009).

Detailed explanation-5: -Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan obligates the state to provide free and compulsory quality education to children of the age group 5 to 16 years. “The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such a manner as may be determined by law".

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