Question

How did the National Policy of Education, 1986 impact the education system in India?

• A. It emphasised on education to all.
• B. It also advocated the sustainable improvement of quality education.
• C. It gave autonomy to the syllabus followed by the states.
• D. It developed charts for the minimum levels of learning.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

It gave autonomy to the syllabus followed by the states.

The central government formulated the National Policy of Education in 1986. Its objective was to ensure equal educational opportunity for all. It also outlined policies for the sustainable improvement of quality education. A core curriculum was designed, and the states were given the provision to make change to the syllabus based on their cultural, geographical and historical background.