Question

What was the specific contribution of the Tapas Majumdar Committee in the context of Indian education policy?

Options

• It recommended spending 6% of GDP on education

• It introduced loan schemes for higher education

• It levied a 2% education cess on Union taxes

• It estimated the cost of providing universal schooling to children aged 6–14 years

Answer 1

The Tapas Majumdar Committee estimated the cost of providing universal schooling to children aged 6–14 years. The 6% of GDP recommendation came from the Education Commission (1964–66), while the education cess and loan schemes are separate government measures.