Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

The Tapas Majumdar Committee was appointed by the Government of India for estimating the expenditure to bring all Indian children in the age group of 6-14 years under the purview of school education. this committee was appointed in which year?

Options:

1996

1999

2001

2004

Correct Answer:

1999

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.