EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Indian government’s legislation concerning educational opportunities for the weaker sections of the society is an evidence which brings into focus the
A
Social nature of education
B
Cultural nature of education
C
Political nature of education
D
Economic nature of education
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It enables the upliftment and transformation of a society by empowering weaker sections to take hold of their circumstances, overcome limitations, and change their life for the better.

Detailed explanation-2: -Weaker sections of society such as scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, women, disabled, children, elderly, etc. need special provisions and measures by the government to pull them out of their disadvantaged position.

Detailed explanation-3: -Untouchability: One of the worst things they have to face apart from dealing with poor living conditions, lack of funds and facilities is poor social standing. People belonging to the weaker sections are often discriminated against and untouchability is practised.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The important steps taken by the Indian government for the benefit of the “weaker sections of society” are. i. Complete provision of safe drinking water everywhere.. ii. Complete provision of primary health service facilities everywhere. iii. Universalisation of primary education. iv. v. vi. 07-Mar-2018

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