Which of the following were visualised by the National Policy on Education, 1986, with respect to higher education?

1.Complete privatisation of higher education

2.Consolidation and expansion of institutions

3.Training of teachers

4.Development of autonomous colleges

5.Strengthening of research

A1, 2 & 3 only

B1, 3 & 4 only

C2, 3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 2, 3, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

NPE 1986 sought consolidation and expansion, teacher training, autonomous colleges and stronger research.

Statement 2 is right, on consolidating and expanding institutions.

Statement 3 is right, on training teachers.

Statement 4 is right, on developing autonomous colleges.

Statement 5 is right, on strengthening research, while Statement 1 is wrong as complete privatisation was never envisaged.

The 1986 policy also launched the autonomous-college scheme in a big way.

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