The open university system needs to be introduced in order to expand…
2020
The open university system needs to be introduced in order to expand opportunities for access to higher education. This was emphasized by:
- A.
The University Education Commission (1948-49)
- B.
The Education Commission (1964-66)
- C.
The National Policy on Education (1968)
- D.
The National Policy on Education (1986)
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Correct answer: D
The National Policy on Education (1986) emphasized the open university system and distance education as a means of widening access to higher education. The idea was to provide flexible opportunities for learners who could not enter the conventional full-time university system. Therefore, the correct answer is the National Policy on Education (1986).