Question

2. Describe the salient features of "Basic Education".
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The main feature of basic education are— free and compulsory education for children of 7—14 years, education through craft, self supporting education, mother tongue as medium of instruction, ideal citizenship and flexible curriculum.

Answer 2

The salient features of basic education include that the government provides free education from the age of 6 to 14.

Detailed answer

There is free education for children up to the age of 14 and it is compulsory.

• This also includes that the mother tongue is the medium that can be opted or followed to get taught in the basic education.
• This includes education through craft, which improves the overall education system.
• Only the teachers who are trained are to be appointed and are to be given special training.