Question no 19: How did the First Five-Year Plan allocate funds for colleges and universities, and what were the key areas of improvement for these institutions?
Answer: The plan allocated funds for colleges, universities, and technical education separately. Colleges would see improvements in staff training, hostel accommodation, science laboratories, and libraries. Universities, including overseas scholarships, would undergo significant construction for staff, facilities, and resource enhancement
Question no 20: What role did technical education play in the First Five-Year Plan, and how did the plan address the need for skilled personnel in a rapidly growing economy?
Answer: Technical education was considered vital for a rapidly growing economy, focusing on on-the-job training, introducing science and pre-vocational courses, establishing technical schools, polytechnics, and monotechnics. The plan aimed to produce skilled personnel through a strengthened education system at the secondary level
Question no 21: What was the significance of the financial allocations outlined in the First Five-Year Plan, and how were funds distributed among different areas of education and research?
Answer: The financial allocations in the plan were significant as they ensured targeted funding for primary education, secondary education, teacher training, colleges, universities, technical education, and research institutions. This structured approach aimed to address specific needs in each area and facilitate comprehensive development in the education sector.
Question no 22: How did the Second Five-Year Plan improve primary education in both West and East Pakistan?
Answer: The plan aimed to increase enrollment, open new schools in West Pakistan, and enhance quality in East Pakistan
Question no 23: What measures did the Second Five-Year Plan propose for secondary education, and how did it address the needs of West and East Pakistan?
Answer: The plan integrated intermediate classes, improved facilities, diversified programs, and focused on quality enhancement in East Pakistan, while providing additional facilities and schools in West Pakistan
Question no 24: How did the Second Five-Year Plan tackle the shortage of trained teachers in primary and secondary education?
Answer: The plan expanded teacher training, established new institutions, and optimized existing capacity to address the shortage of trained teachers
