Question no 37: With reference to the National Education Policy 1978, what were the primary education goals set by the policy?
Answer: Goals included achieving universal enrollment for boys by 1986-87 and for girls by 1992, expanding schools and teaching materials, reaching a 60% literacy rate by 1982-83, setting up new primary schools (including mosque schools), and providing equipment and textbooks.
Question no 38: According to the National Education Policy 1978, how did the policy address the issue of educational disparities?
Answer: The policy aimed to recognize, institutionalize, and strengthen "Mohalla Schools" to provide educational facilities to female children, youth, and adults in the community, along with establishing Village Workshop Schools for skill development.
Question no 39: In the context of the National Education Policy 1978, what changes were proposed for secondary education under the policy?
Answer: The policy proposed a shift towards a three-tier system, introduction of a diverse curriculum at the secondary stage, mandatory inclusion of mathematics, revamping agro-technical subjects, and upgrading middle schools to a higher level.
Question no 40: According to the National Education Policy 1978, what steps were taken to promote science education?
Answer: The policy called for the establishment of a National Centre for Science Education, promotion and popularization of science and technology, and strengthening the National Educational Equipment Centre.
Question no 41: In the context of the National Education Policy 1978, how did the policy address technical and vocational education?
Answer: It proposed the introduction of production-oriented curricula aligned with market needs, establishment of production units in technical institutes, evening programs and vocational schools for dropouts, and the creation of a College of Technical Education.
Question no 42: With reference to the National Education Policy 1978, what measures were suggested for teacher education?
Answer: The policy recommended admission criteria based on commitment to Pakistan's ideology, mandatory in-service training for teachers every five years, upgrading teacher training institutions, and the establishment of the Academy of Higher Education.
