What was the origin of the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education developed by Mahatma Gandhi?
a) All India Conference
b) Harijan articles
c) Wardha resolutions
d) Nationwide education
What was one of the resolutions passed during the All India Conference in Wardha that shaped the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education?
a) Use English as the medium of instruction
b) Implement vocational education only
c) Provide free and compulsory education
d) Exclude girls from education
According to Mahatma Gandhi, what does the term 'basic' in Basic Education denote?
a) Advanced curriculum
b) Foundational principles
c) Extracurricular activities
d) Higher education
Explanation: The term 'basic' in Basic Education denotes the foundation upon which the entire system is built, according to Mahatma Gandhi.
What does Basic Education center its educational process around, according to the Wardha Scheme?
a) Traditional subjects
b) Vocational training
c) Extracurricular activities
d) Foreign languages
According to the merits of Basic Education, what does the system emphasize to break down class and caste distinctions?
a) English language proficiency
b) Vocational skills
c) Social integration
d) Elite education
What does Basic Education seek to bridge, according to its merits?
a) Gaps between rich and poor
b) Gaps between urban and rural areas
c) Gaps between educated and non-educated
d) All of the above
