SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of education. Which of the following are these principles?

1.Access

2.Equality

3.Equity

4.Quantity

5.Quality

A2, 4 & 5 only

B1, 3 & 5 only ✓ Correct

C2, 3 & 5 only

D1, 2 & 4 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 & 5 only

Explanation

SWAYAM rests on the three cardinal principles of access, equity and quality, which are Statements 1, 3 and 5.

Statement 1, access, means bringing learning to students who could not attend regular classes.

Statement 3, equity, means reaching disadvantaged and remote learners on equal terms.

Statement 5, quality, means offering the best teaching resources through the platform.

Statement 2, equality, and Statement 4, quantity, are not among the three declared principles.

SWAYAM hosts free online courses from Class 9 up to the post-graduate level.

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