Paper 1 · Higher Education
UGC NET December 2023 (19.12.2023) Shift-II
The National Education Policy, 1986 recommended the establishment of ______ in the country.
ACommunity colleges
BOpen Universities ✓ Correct
CNational Universities of eminence
DDiscipline-wise Universities
Correct answer: (B) Open Universities — The National Education Policy 1986 recommended open universities, so the answer is open universities.
Explanation
★The National Education Policy 1986 recommended open universities, so the answer is open universities.
★NPE 1986 aimed to widen access and equity in education.
★It promoted open and distance learning to reach more learners.
★This led to strengthening of the open university system in India.
★It also endorsed the 10 plus 2 plus 3 structure of education.
★The policy stressed education for equality and national development.
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