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 codes given below:

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2012

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

Directive Principles of State Policy
Rural and Urban Local Bodies
Fifth Schedule
Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Explanation

Directive Principles of State Policy - Correct: DPSPs have a direct bearing on education through Articles 21A, 41, and 45, which promote free, compulsory, and early childhood education.

Rural and Urban Local Bodies - Correct: The Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules empower Panchayats and Municipalities to manage matters related to schools and education.

Fifth Schedule - Correct: The Fifth Schedule concerns welfare and administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, which includes educational advancement.

Sixth Schedule - Correct: Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule can establish and manage primary schools and educational institutions.

Seventh Schedule - Correct: Education is placed in the Concurrent List (Entry 25), allowing both Parliament and State Legislatures to legislate on it.

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.

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