Directive Principles on Education
The Directive Principles of the Constitution stated that the government should provide free and compulsory education for all children up to age 14 within:
- 5 years from commencement
- 10 years from commencement — Correct Answer
- 15 years from commencement
- 20 years from commencement
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Within 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution (1950).
Key Points:
- Had this been achieved, India would have had cent per cent literacy by now.
- Still the absolute number of illiterates equals India's population at independence.
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