When did the National Education Policy of 1972-80 make education up to class VIII free for boys and girls?
a) October 1, 1970
b) October 1, 1972
c) October 1, 1975
d) October 1, 1980
Explanation: The policy implemented the provision of free education up to class VIII for boys and girls from October 1, 1972, as part of its measures for free and universal education.
When did the provision of free education extend to classes IX and X according to the National Education Policy of 1972-80?
a) October 1, 1972
b) October 1, 1975
c) October 1, 1979
d) October 1, 1980
Explanation: Free education was extended to classes IX and X from October 1, 1979, as part of the policy measures for universal education.
According to the National Education Policy of 1972-80, who were actively involved in educational affairs?
a) Only teachers
b) Only students
c) Teachers, students, parents, and community representatives
d) Only government officials
Explanation: The policy emphasized the involvement of teachers, students, parents, and community representatives in educational affairs, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
According to the National Education Policy 1972–80, what was the target year for achieving universal primary education for boys under the Elementary Education provisions?
a) 1975
b) 1979
c) 1984
d) 1980
Explanation: The National Education Policy 1972–80 aimed to achieve universal primary education for boys by the year 1979 under the Elementary Education provisions.
National Education Policy 1972–80 proposed the construction of how many additional classrooms for primary classes to accommodate the rising enrollment?
a) 15,000
b) 23,000
c) 38,000
d) 50,000
Explanation: National Education Policy 1972–80 planned to construct an additional 38,000 classrooms for primary classes to accommodate the rising enrollment.
According to the National Education Policy 1972–80, what was the target year for achieving universal primary education for girls under the Elementary Education provisions?
a) 1975
b) 1979
c) 1984
d) 1980
Explanation: The National Education Policy 1972–80 aimed to achieve universal primary education for girls by the year 1984 under the Elementary Education provisions.
