Education in India

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What age group is provided free and compulsory education as a fundamental right in India?

Aged 6 to 14 (correct)
Aged 3 to 10
Aged 5 to 12
Aged 8 to 16

Which act ensures free and compulsory education as a fundamental right in India?

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (correct)
Indian Public Education Act, 2010
Children's Right to Education Act, 2008
National Compulsory Education Act, 2011

What is the approximate ratio of public schools to private schools in India?

10:3 (correct)
5:1
8:2
3:1

What are the different levels of education covered in India?

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What factors significantly influence education in India?

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Education in India

Children between the ages of 6 and 14 are provided free and compulsory education as a fundamental right in India.

Ensuring Free Education

The Right to Education Act (RTE), 2009, ensures free and compulsory education as a fundamental right in India.

Public to Private Schools Ratio

The approximate ratio of public schools to private schools in India is 7:3.

Levels of Education

The different levels of education covered in India include:
- Primary education (Class 1-5)
- Upper primary education (Class 6-8)
- Secondary education (Class 9-10)
- Higher secondary education (Class 11-12)
- Higher education (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees)

Factors Influencing Education

Factors that significantly influence education in India include:
- Socio-economic status
- Gender
- Caste
- Geographical location
- Language
- Cultural background