National Policy on Education (NPE) in India Quiz

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Which commission was established to develop proposals for education in 1964–66?

University Grants Commission
University Education Commission
Secondary Education Commission
Kothari Commission (correct)

Who promulgated the first National Policy on Education (NPE)?

Rajiv Gandhi
Indira Gandhi (correct)
Narendra Modi
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Who envisaged strong central government control over education with a uniform educational system?

Indira Gandhi
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (correct)
Narendra Modi
Rajiv Gandhi

Which Prime Minister promulgated the second National Policy on Education (NPE)?

<p>Rajiv Gandhi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The National Policy on Education (NPE) covers education in which areas of India?

<p>Both rural and urban India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.