Correct Answer - Option 3 : 6%
Kothari Commission (1964-66) is also known as Indian/National Education Commission.
In 1964, the Kothari Commission had recommended a 6 % allocation of GDP, a policy recommendation endorsed by the National Policy of Education, two decades later in 1986.
It was was set-up:
- under the chairmanship of 'Daulat Singh Kothari'.
- to examine all aspects of educational sectors in India.
- to produce appropriate strategies and guidelines for the upliftment of education.
- The policy recommended by the Kothari Commission relating language is Three-Language Formula.
The Three-Language Formula as stated in the 1968 Policy is:-
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The First language: It has to be studied must be the mother tongue or the regional language.
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The Second language: In Hindi speaking States, the second language will be English or some other modern Indian language. In non-Hindi speaking States, the second language will be Hindi or English.
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The Third language: The third language is taught at a later stage in school, and that too for a shorter time, as it is needed only in limited context i.e. in a social situation where neither first nor second language could help the child to communicate.
Hence, it could be concluded that the policy recommended by the Kothari Commission relating language is Three-Language Formula.
Other Major recommendations of Kothari Commission(1964-66):
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Common schools system to ensure the equalization of educational opportunities for all children.
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10+2+3 structure of education. (10years of General Education + 2years of Higher Education + 3 years of degree)
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Neighbourhood school (Every school has to admit each and every child within its prescribed locality irrespective of their caste, religion, and community)
