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 Schedule4. Sixth Schedule5. Seventh ScheduleSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
✓ Correct answer: d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
ExplanationOption (1) is correct: Directive Principle of State lays down the provisions of education under :Article 45: Provides for early childhood care and education.Article 46: Promotes educational and economic interests of weaker sections (SCs, STs, and other disadvantaged groups).Option (2) is correct: Rural and Urban Local BodiesThe Schedule 11 added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, specifies the powers, responsibilities and authority of Panchayat and under Article 243-G the Panchayati Raj Institutions have allowed 29 subjects to work in their local areas and Education is one of them.The Schedule 12 added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, specifies the powers, responsibilities and authority of Municipalities and under the Article 243-W the Constitution provides for 18 subjects to the Municipalities including education.Options (3) and (4) are correct :Fifth Schedule: Governs Scheduled Areas and Tribes, ensuring educational development for tribal communities through special provisions.Sixth Schedule: Grants Autonomous District Councils (A
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