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What was the primary focus of the Fifth Five-Year Plan regarding universal enrollment in primary education?
a) Achieving 90% enrollment for the 5-12 age group by 1986-87.
b) Improving retention rates from class I to V by 60%.
c) Attaining universal enrollment for boys of class I age by 1982-83.
d) Increasing girls' enrollment to 45% by 1982-83.

c

What was the expected improvement in school accommodation by 1982-83 according to the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
a) 30,000 schools.      
b) 46,511 schools.
c) 63,833 schools.
d) 2 rooms and 2 teachers in each school.

b

In the context of primary education, what action was crucial for the success of achieving universal enrollment according to the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
a) Increasing the number of classrooms.
b) Improving retention rates.
c) Providing job-oriented training.
d) Building new schools.

b

Explanation: Success in achieving universal enrollment depended on improving the retention rate from class I to V.



According to the Fifth Five-Year Plan, what was the proposed minimum standard for future school construction in terms of rooms and teachers?
a) 1 room and 1 teacher
b) 2 rooms and 2 teachers
c) 3 rooms and 3 teachers
d) 4 rooms and 4 teachers

b

What percentage of girls' participation in primary education was targeted by the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
a) 22%                        
b) 33%
c) 45%                                   
d) 52%

c

Explanation: The plan set targets to increase girls' enrollment significantly, aiming for 45% participation.



What challenges in enrollment did the Fifth Five-Year Plan highlight for the middle school age population in classes 5-8?
a) Low retention rates
b) Low enrollment for boys
c) High dropout rates for girls
d) High teacher-student ratio.

b

Explanation: The plan mentioned that only about 34% of boys in the middle school age population reach classes 5-8.