Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

What was the original goal set in the Directive Principles of the Constitution regarding education in India?

Options:

To provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 10 years.

To provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years within 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

To provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years within 5 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

To provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 18 years within 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

Correct Answer:

To provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years within 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

Explanation:

The Directive Principles of the Constitution aimed to provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years within 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution.