Question no 37: What were the main points of emphasis in the Third Plan for education, including primary schools, degree colleges, and new universities?
Answer: The plan emphasized universalizing primary education, expanding facilities for additional children, increasing the number of primary schools, improving degree colleges, and establishing new universities, particularly in East Pakistan.
Question no 38: What were the main objectives of the Fourth Five-Year Plan regarding education?
Answer: The plan aimed to promote literacy, functional education for economic growth, reduce rural-urban education disparity, enhance educational quality, optimize resource utilization, and strengthen educational research.
Question no 39: Why was high priority given to primary education in the Fourth Plan, and what were the key areas of focus?
Answer: The plan prioritized primary education with a Rs. 547 million allocation, focusing on quality improvement, addressing drop-outs, gender inclusivity, and establishing separate girls' schools.
Question no 40: How did the Fourth Plan approach adult education, and what were its goals in this regard?
Answer: The plan adapted adult education to local self-governance, collaborated with various entities, and aimed to provide functional literacy to 5 million adults and school leavers.
Question no 41: What changes were envisioned in secondary education during the Fourth Plan, and what was the focus on arts vs. sciences?
Answer: The plan aimed to transition secondary education to a more practical orientation, achieving an enrollment ratio of 40:60 between arts and scientific, technical, and vocational programs.
Question no 42: What were the key initiatives in teacher training during the Fourth Plan, especially concerning the need for additional teachers?
Answer: The plan focused on expanding primary school training institutes, in-service training for untrained teachers, and launching experimental programs to improve teaching in primary and secondary schools.
