India's language-in-education policy is known as ________.
Answer
The correct answer is B: Three language formula. India's language-in-education policy is the Three Language Formula, first formulated by the Kothari Commission (1964-66) and adopted in the National Policy on Education 1968. It recommends teaching of three languages in schools: the mother tongue/regional language, Hindi (or another Indian language in Hindi-speaking areas), and English (or…
A.National language formula
B.Three language formula✓ Correct
C.Language in education
D.Official language policy
Explanation
India's language-in-education policy is the Three Language Formula, first formulated by the Kothari Commission (1964-66) and adopted in the National Policy on Education 1968. It recommends teaching of three languages in schools: the mother tongue/regional language, Hindi (or another Indian language in Hindi-speaking areas), and English (or another modern Indian/foreign language). This is reaffirmed in subsequent education policies.
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