GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)2012 Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1 (Directive Principles of State Policy) is correct. Article 45 mandates the State to endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Article 41 also mentions the right to education (subject to economic capacity). DPSP guides state policy towards achieving educational goals.
2. Statement 2 (Rural and Urban Local Bodies) is correct. The Eleventh Schedule (for Panchayats) and Twelfth Schedule (for Municipalities) under Articles 243G and 243W respectively, list functions that can be devolved to local bodies. These include items related to education, such as primary and secondary schools, adult and non-formal education, libraries, technical training, and vocational education (in the 11th Schedule) and promotion of cultural, educational aspects (in the 12th Schedule).
3. Statement 3 (Fifth Schedule) is correct. The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. The Governor has powers to make regulations for peace and good government, which can include matters relating to education for Scheduled Tribes in these areas.
4. Statement 4 (Sixth Schedule) is correct. The Sixth Schedule deals with the administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. District Councils and Regional Councils constituted under this schedule have the power to establish, construct, or manage primary schools.
5. Statement 5 (Seventh Schedule) is correct. The Seventh Schedule distributes legislative powers. Entry 66 in the Union List deals with coordination and standards in higher education. Entry 25 in the Concurrent List covers "Education, including technical education, medical education and universities...", allowing both Union and States to legislate on education. Thus, all five provisions have a bearing on Education.
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