Question

What made Himachal Pradesh's problem about education unique?

• A. Only boys were given education.
• B. As the literacy rate was low, there were less qualified teachers.
• C. As all the children went to nearby states for education, no schools were built in Himachal Pradesh.
• D. Hilly terrains with sparsely populated hillocks placed in the folds of the mountains made it difficult to open and run schools.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Hilly terrains with sparsely populated hillocks placed in the folds of the mountains made it difficult to open and run schools.

Himachal Pradesh made several attempts to make education accessible to all. Schools were built, more teachers were hired, and more facilities were introduced. Education was made free.