In secondary and intermediate education, what enrollment goal did the National Education Policy 1972–80 set for the year 1980?
a) Maintain the existing enrollment
b) Increase enrollment by 50%
c) Double enrollment
d) Reduce enrollment
Explanation: In secondary and intermediate education, the National Education Policy 1972–80 aimed to double enrollment by the year 1980.
According to the National Education Policy 1972–80, what was the purpose of establishing professional councils for agriculture, law, and engineering in higher education?
a) Increase bureaucracy
b) Enhance student enrollment
c) Promote research and development
d) Improve administrative efficiency
Explanation: The National Education Policy 1972–80 proposed the establishment of professional councils to promote research and development in specific fields like agriculture, law, and engineering.
What major change did the National Education Policy 1972–80 propose for the University Grants Commission?
a) Abolish it
b) Double its funding
c) Increase its bureaucratic control
d) Establish regional branches
Explanation: The National Education Policy 1972–80 proposed
the establishment of a University Grants Commission to replace the existing,
contentious University Ordinance
According
to the National Education Policy 1972–80, what was the purpose of creating Area
Study Centers for research and advanced studies in higher education?
a) Enhance cultural activities
b) Promote language and literature
c) Focus on sports science
d) Establish vocational training programs
Explanation: Area Study Centers were created to focus on research and advanced studies in language, literature, and culture as per the National Education Policy 1972–80.
What initiative aimed to make education more accessible for part-time learners according to the National Education Policy 1972–80?
a) National Book Foundation
b) People's Open University
c) Book Banks in colleges
d) Integration of general and technical education
Explanation: The National Education Policy 1972–80 proposed the establishment of a People's Open University to provide part-time education and make education more accessible.
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