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While planning for higher education development in India in the twenty first century, the guiding principles should be :

 A. Access 

B. Empathy 

C. Equity

 D. Accountability

 E. Quality 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 1. A, B and E only 2. B, C, D and E only 3. A, C, D and E only 4. B, C, and D only

This question was previously asked in
UGC NET 2022 Paper 1 Question Paper (22-Oct-2022) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

3

To address the question of identifying guiding principles for the development of higher education in India for the twenty-first century, we evaluate the given options to determine which aspects are critical in this context.

  1. Access: This principle emphasizes the need to ensure that higher education is available to all sections of society. The aim is to reduce barriers to entry and make education opportunities more inclusive.
  2. Equity: Equity involves fairness and justice in distributing educational resources and opportunities. It ensures that all individuals have equal educational opportunities regardless of their socio-economic background, gender, or other differences.
  3. Empathy: While empathy is an important value in interpersonal relationships and the development of compassionate individuals, it is not a core guiding principle specifically for planning higher education development.
  4. Accountability: This principle is about ensuring that educational institutions adhere to standards, deliver quality education, and are answerable for their actions and outcomes.
  5. Quality: Quality focuses on providing education of high standards that contribute to the overall development of students, preparing them for professional and personal success.

To determine the correct set of principles from the given options:

  1. Option 1: A, B and E only - Contains Access and Quality, but includes Empathy, which is not a core principle in this context.
  2. Option 2: B, C, D and E only - Includes Empathy, which we identified as not critical for higher education development guidance.
  3. Option 3: A, C, D and E only - This option includes Access, Equity, Accountability, and Quality. All of these are vital principles for the development of higher education as they address inclusion, fairness, responsibility, and standards.
  4. Option 4: B, C, and D only - Similar to Option 2, it includes Empathy and omits Access, which is essential.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 3: A, C, D, and E only, as these principles collectively support a comprehensive approach to planning higher education development.

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