UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 50 of 145

Which one of the following age groups is eligible for enrolment under 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'?

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A4 – 12 years
B6 – 14 yearsCorrect
C5 – 15 years
D5 – 16 years

Answer: B. 6 – 14 years

Explanation

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in the year 2001, it is a program run by the Government of India, whose main objective was to achieve universalization of primary education. Under this, free and compulsory education is provided to children in the age group of 6-14 years.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions; answers per official UPPSC key (Booklet C)

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