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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education

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 Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3, 4 and 5 only

(c)

1, 2 and 5 only

(d)

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer:

(d)

Difficult

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The provisions of the Constitution that have a bearing on education include the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which advocate for early childhood care and education. Rural and Urban Local Bodies manage primary and secondary schools under the Eleventh Schedule. The Fifth and Sixth Schedules deal with the administration of tribal areas and provide for the establishment and management of schools. The Seventh Schedule lists education under the Concurrent List.