EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -D. S. Kothari recommended the commission of the 10+2+3 pattern for secondary, higher secondary, and university education and this Commission was appointed in 1964. Complete answer: Kothari Commission may be a National Education Commission (1964-1966).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kothari Commission recommended the 10+2+3 years pattern of education for primary, secondary, higher secondary, and university education.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maharashtra government adopted the 10+2+3 pattern in 1972 and conducted the first Std X Board exam in 1975.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first 10 years is further subdivided into 8 years of elementary education (5 years Primary School and 3 years Middle School), 2 years of Secondary education followed by 2 years of Higher Secondary Schools or Junior colleges. This pattern originated from the recommendation of the Education Commission of 1964–66.

Detailed explanation-5: -The 10 + 2 + 3 system was introduced to divert the student’s attention to different fields and vocations according to their talents and the needs of the society.