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What did the Commission on National Education analyze during its work?
a) Economic policies
b) International relations
c) Previous reports, prevailing situations, and reforms movements
d) Agricultural practices

c

Explanation: The Commission analyzed all the previous reports and the prevailing situations of the country, as well as the reforms movements in other societies.



Who addressed the occasion of the inauguration of the Commission on National Education?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Mohammad Ayub Khan
c) Iskander Mirza       
d) Yahya Khan

b

According to the Commission's recommendations, what was the timeframe proposed for achieving 8 years of compulsory education?
a) 5 years                    
b) 10 years
c) 15 years                 
d) 20 years

c

Explanation: The Commission suggested a plan to make 5 years of compulsory schooling possible within 10 years and eventually achieve 8 years of compulsory education within a total of 15 years.



What were the primary objectives of primary education, as outlined by the Commission?
a) Advanced knowledge and skills
b) Specialized training
c) Functional literacy, holistic personality development, basic knowledge and skills, and instilling good habits
d) Vocational training only

c

Explanation: The objectives of primary education included functional literacy, holistic personality development, basic knowledge and skills, and instilling good habits.



What approach should be taken regarding the curriculum for primary education, according to the Commission?
a) Advanced and specialized
b) Uniform for all age groups
c) Adapted to children's mental abilities, focusing on basic skills and activity-oriented teaching
d) Rigid and traditional

c

Explanation: The curriculum for primary education should be adapted to children's mental abilities, focusing on basic skills and activity-oriented teaching.



What was recommended regarding religious education in primary schools?
a) Optional                 
b) Excluded
c) Compulsory, with an emphasis on the national language
d) Limited to secondary education

c