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What support was mentioned for private schools in The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60)?
a) Opening new private schools
b) Providing teacher training
c) Grants-in-aid for 100 private schools
d) Upgrading private school infrastructure

c

How many middle schools were targeted for improvement according to The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60)?
a) 100                         
b) 200
c) 300                         
d) 500

d

What was the expected timeframe to achieve universal primary education according to The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60)?
a) 5 years                    
b) 10 years
c) 15 years                  
d) 20 years

d

Explanation: Achieving universal primary education was a long-term goal expected to take about 20 years in The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60) due to challenges in cost and teacher supply.



According to The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60), how will colleges undergo improvement during the designated period?
a) Infrastructure development
b) Enhanced staff training, hostel accommodation, science laboratories, and library upgrades
c) Increased enrollment
d) Tuition fee reductions

b

How will the average annual cost of Rs. 1,200 per student be covered for promising students facing financial constraints, according to The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60)?
a) Private donations
b) International aid
c) Public funds          
d) Tuition fees

c

Explanation: The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60) stated that public funds would cover the average annual cost for promising students.



What percentage of science students will have the opportunity for continued education, according to The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60)?
a) 10%                        
b) 15%
c) 20%                        
d) 25%

d

Explanation: The First Five-Year Plan (1955–60) aimed to provide approximately 25% of science students with the opportunity for continued education