Q. With reference to the Government Resolution on Education Policy—1913, consider the following statements:
1.The government accepted the policy of removing illiteracy but refused to make primary education compulsory.
2.Provincial governments were urged to provide free elementary education to poor and backward sections of society.
3.The resolution proposed a uniform curriculum and emphasized examinations for girls to improve women’s education.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The government rejected compulsory education but accepted the removal of illiteracy as a policy goal.
- The resolution encouraged provincial governments to provide free elementary education to the poor and backward.
- The resolution did not emphasize examinations for girls; instead, it suggested a practical curriculum and downplayed the importance of exams for girls.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
