5 Questions
Which commission was established to develop proposals for education in 1964–66?
Kothari Commission
Who promulgated the first National Policy on Education (NPE)?
Indira Gandhi
Who envisaged strong central government control over education with a uniform educational system?
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Which Prime Minister promulgated the second National Policy on Education (NPE)?
Rajiv Gandhi
The National Policy on Education (NPE) covers education in which areas of India?
Both rural and urban India
Study Notes
Education Policy in India
- The Kothari Commission was established to develop proposals for education in 1964-66.
- The first National Policy on Education (NPE) was promulgated by Indira Gandhi.
- The Kothari Commission envisaged strong central government control over education with a uniform educational system.
- The second National Policy on Education (NPE) was promulgated by Rajiv Gandhi.
- The National Policy on Education (NPE) covers education in rural and urban areas of India.
Test your knowledge of the National Policy on Education (NPE) in India with this informative quiz. Explore key aspects of the policy, its historical background, and its impact on education in both rural and urban India. See how much you know about this important government initiative that shapes the educational landscape in India.
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