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

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Q: 65 (IAS/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
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Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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The correct answer is option (c) 1, 2 and 5 only.

The Constitution of India has several provisions that have a bearing on education. These provisions aim to ensure that education is accessible, affordable, and of good quality for all citizens of the country. Let`s discuss the options given in the question:

1. Directive Principles of State Policy: These are a set of guidelines for the government of India to ensure social, economic, and political justice for all citizens. One of the directive principles (Article 45) states that the state shall endeavor to provide free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of 14 years. This provision has a direct bearing on education in India.

2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies: The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution provide for the establishment of Panchayats and Municipalities, respectively. These local bodies are responsible for the implementation of various government schemes and programs, including those related to education. They play an important role in ensuring that education reaches the grassroots level.

3. Fifth Schedule: This schedule deals with the administration of tribal areas in India. It does not have any direct bearing on education.

4. Sixth Schedule: This schedule deals with the administration of tribal areas in the northeastern states of India. It does not have any direct bearing on education.

5. Seventh Schedule: This schedule lists the subjects that are within the purview of the central and state governments. Education is a subject in the Concurrent List, which means that both the central and state governments have the power to make laws on education. Therefore, the Seventh Schedule has a bearing on education in India.

Based on the above discussion, the correct answer to the question is option (c) 1, 2 and 5 only.