According to the passage, which one of the following is critical in bringing quality in education?
aEnsuring regular attendance of children as well as teachers in school
bGiving pecuniary benefits to teachers to motivate them
cUnderstanding the socio-cultural background of children
dInculcating learning through activities and discovery
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
The passage says quality is part of the right to education itself, and that the Act expects the curriculum to let children learn by doing, exploring and finding out. This is the one mechanism it names for bringing quality. Attendance is about access, teachers' pay is not discussed, and social and cultural background is raised as a barrier to staying in school, not as the key to quality.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Attendance is about access; the passage keeps it apart from quality.
(b) Pay or benefits for teachers are not mentioned.
(c) Social background is raised as a barrier to attendance, not as the key to quality.
(d) Correct: learning by doing and discovering is what the Act expects of the curriculum.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
