Question

The Plan which provided free and compulsory education for children between $6$ and $11$ years was the _____________.

• A. First Five-Year Plan
• B. Third Five-Year Plan
• C. Second Five-Year Plan
• D. Fourth Five-Year Plan

Answer 1

The correct option is A First Five-Year Plan

The planning of the Indian economy was carried through the Five Year Plans. The first five-year plan was launched in the year 1951. These were developed, monitored and executed by the Planning Commission. The provision of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 11 years of age was made in the first five-year plan.

Thus, the correct answer is A.