Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

Who made efforts to spread education in Madras province and introduced mid-day meal scheme for school children.

Options:

Karpoori Thakur

S.Nijalingappa

K. Kamaraj

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

Correct Answer:

K. Kamaraj

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3 - K. Kamaraj

K. Kamaraj (1903-1975) was a prominent freedom fighter and served as the President of the Indian National Congress. He held the position of Chief Minister in Madras (now Tamil Nadu). Despite facing educational challenges in his own life, he dedicated himself to the cause of education by working to expand its reach in the Madras province. Notably, he introduced the innovative mid-day meal scheme for schoolchildren. In 1963, he put forth the influential 'Kamaraj Plan', which advocated for the voluntary resignation of senior Congress leaders to create opportunities for younger members within the party.