INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to the 'Wardha scheme of Basic Education' in 1937. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The main principle behind this scheme was learning through activity.

2. This scheme was formulated by Dr. Abul Kalam Azad committee.

3. This scheme provided for first 10 years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education system.

4. Both Wardha scheme and Hunter Commission laid importance on education being imparted through vernacular language.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Explanation:
  • During the National Conference on Education ,1937 in Wardha ,resolutions regarding education in India were passed. Based on the resolutions passed here, Zakir Hussain Committee formulated a detailed National Scheme (known as Wardha Scheme) for basic education which was based on the principle of 'learning through activity'. Hence, 1st Statement is correct and 2nd Statement is incorrect.
  • According to this scheme first seven years of schooling should be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education system. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
  • Both Wardha Scheme and Hunter Commission laid importance on Vernacular languages (mother tongue).

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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