Consider the following recommendation by the Sergeant plan of education:
1. It recommended the introduction of free and compulsory education for all Indian children in the 7-10 years age group.
2. High Schools should be of two main types the Academic and the Technical.
3. The minimum length of a University Course should be fi ve years.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 3 only
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: It recommended the introduction of free and compulsory education for all Indian children in the 6-11 years age group. Statement 3 is incorrect: The minimum length of a University Course should be three years. Supplementary notes: Sergeant plan of education Recommendations were: The report had maintained that in a period of not less than 40 years, the standard of Indian education will be made equivalent to that of England. It had made certain policy decisions, the implications of which may have far reaching consequences. They may be outlined below: Pre-primary education for children between 3 to 6 years of age. Universal, compulsory and free primary or basic education for all children between the ages 6-11 (junior basic) and 11-14 (senior basic). High school education for six years for selected children between the years 11-17. Degree course for three years beginning after the higher secondary examination for selected students. Technical, commercial, agricultural and art education for full time and part time students, girls schools are to teach domestic science. The liquidation of adult illiteracy and the development of public library system in about 20 years. Full provision for the proper training of teachers. Educational provision be made for the physically and mentally handicapped children. The organisation of compulsory physical education. Provision be made for social and recreational activities. The creation of employment bureaus. The creation of department of Education in the centre and in the states. The use of mother tongue is to be used as the medium of instruction in all high schools.
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