The Elementary Education Act, passed in Bihar and Orissa in 1919, made education compulsory for children of what age?
- A6–10 years
- B5–7 years
- C4–8 years
- D3–5 years
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Correct answer: (a) 6–10 years
Explanation
The Bihar and Orissa Primary Education Act, 1919 allowed local bodies to make primary education compulsory for children aged 6 to 10 years in their areas. It was one of several provincial acts of the time that followed Gopal Krishna Gokhale's campaign for free and compulsory primary education. Lack of money and schools limited its effect.