alleryRural science learning is hindered mainly by a clear what?
AUrban bias in school inputs
BExcess rural teachers
CShortage of rural students
DToo much local content
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Urban bias in school inputs
1. The rural-urban gap is due to poor infrastructure, weak support, lack of information and a clear urban bias in educational inputs.
2. Rural lifestyles should be reflected in curricula.
3. The other options are not stated causes.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 6.8.1 Towards bridging the rural-urban divide_
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