Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

The Tapas Majumdar Committee, appointed by the Government of India in 1999, estimated an expenditure of around _______over 10 years (1998-99 to 2006-07) to bring all Indian children in the age group of 6-14 years under the purview of school education.

 

Options:

Rs 1.37 lakh crore

Rs. 2 lakh crore

Rs. 2.75 lakh crore

Rs. 4. 5 lakh crore

Correct Answer:

Rs 1.37 lakh crore

Explanation:

The Tapas Majumdar Committee, appointed by the Government of India in 1999, estimated an expenditure of around Rs 1.37 lakh crore over 10 years (1998-99 to 2006-07) to bring all Indian children in the age group of 6-14 years under the purview of school education.