Which of the following were the functions of the National Council for Women's Education in India?

1.To encourage women's movements in the world

2.To advise the Union government on issues related to women's education

3.To involve voluntary organisations in women's education

4.To periodically evaluate the progress of women's education

5.To discourage seminars and surveys that affect women's education in India

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

C3, 4 & 5 only

D1, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

The National Council for Women's Education was meant to advise the Union government, involve voluntary organisations and periodically evaluate progress, which are Statements 2, 3 and 4.

Statement 2 reflects its advisory role on issues of women's education.

Statement 3 reflects its aim to draw voluntary bodies into women's education.

Statement 4 reflects its task of reviewing the progress of women's education over time.

Statement 1, encouraging women's movements worldwide, was outside its mandate.

Statement 5, discouraging seminars and surveys, contradicts its promotional purpose.

The Council was set up in 1958 following the report of the Durgabai Deshmukh Committee.

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