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Consider the following statements about the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
1. To achieve the universalisation of elementary education in a time bound manner.
2. To make free and compulsory education for children of ages 6-16.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is A Only 1
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is targeted at the age-group of 6-14 years with an aim to universalize primary education. It was formulated in 2001 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to bridge the gaps in education due to gender, caste, religion, accessibility. The scheme comes with pre-defined milestones.

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