Choose the correct statement related to Autonomous colleges in the context of…
2025
Choose the correct statement related to Autonomous colleges in the context of recommendations of NPE 1986 (POA-1992):
- A.
Provide no special assistance to colleges in tribal areas
- B.
Full Funding by the Central Govt. for a period of 10 years
- C.
Funding shall be made available through NAAC
- D.
500 colleges to be developed as autonomous colleges in the seventh five year plan
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Correct answer: D
The National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 and its Programme of Action (POA) 1992 recommended the development of autonomous colleges to enhance educational quality and flexibility. A specific target was set to develop 500 colleges as autonomous institutions during the Seventh Five Year Plan.