Question no 49: With reference to the National Education Policy 1978, what national institutions were created for policy consultation and coordination?
Answer: The policy led to the creation of a National Students Centre and National Education Council for policy consultation.
Question no 50: Regarding the National Education Policy of 1992, what was the driving force behind its formulation and announcement?
Answer: The policy was shaped by the Prime Minister's Directive in February 1991, with inputs from various stakeholders. The Federal Minister of Education announced it on December 20, 1992.
Question no 51: In the context of the National Education Policy 1992, what were the core objectives concerning the restructuring of the education system?
Answer: The core objectives were to align the education system with modern principles in line with Islam, fostering a healthy, forward-looking, and democratic society. Additionally, the policy aimed to enhance the quality of education and encourage research, particularly in contemporary areas of science and technology within universities.
Question no 52: According to the National Education Policy 1992, what was the status of primary education, and what key provisions were made for its development?
Answer: Primary education was acknowledged as a fundamental right for all Pakistani children. The policy aimed to make it compulsory and provided free of cost to achieve universal enrollment within the decade. Key provisions included teacher training, establishment of new schools, improvement of existing schools, and the introduction of Quran Nazira.
Question no 53: How did the National Education Policy 1992 address the issue of commercialization while promoting the development of primary education in the private sector?
Answer: The policy emphasized strict control and supervision to prevent the commercialization of primary education while promoting its development in the private sector.
Question no 54: Regarding the National Education Policy 1992, what were the emphasized areas for improving the quality of public instruction, particularly in terms of curricular and pedagogical enhancements?
Answer: The policy prioritized significant changes in curricula, textbooks, teaching methods, and evaluation techniques. It aimed to redefine the role of teachers, strengthen the teaching and learning process, and improve the delivery of educational services.
