In which levels the NEC ratio with electricity in private sector was highest in the year 2006?

In which levels the NEC ratio with electricity in private sector was highest in the year 2006? (a) pre-primary & primary (b) primary & middle elementary (c) middle elementary & secondary (d) secondary & higher secondary ✅ Correct option: (d) secondary & higher secondary Explanation (200+ words) According to National Education Census (NEC) 2005–06, access to electricity in educational institutions was significantly better in the private sector as compared to the public sector, especially at higher levels of schooling. The secondary and higher secondary levels showed the highest ratio of electricity availability in private institutions. This trend existed because private schools at higher levels are generally located in urban or semi-urban areas, where infrastructure facilities such as electricity, laboratories, libraries, and IT resources are more readily available. Secondary and higher secondary schools also charge higher tuition fees, allowing them to invest in better physical facilities. Electricity is essential at these levels for science laboratories, computer education, audiovisual aids, and administrative efficiency. NEC data highlighted a clear disparity between lower and higher levels, as well as between rural and urban institutions. The finding reflects broader socio-economic realities in Pakistan’s education system, where private investment increases as the level of education rises. This question is important for PPSC because it links educational infrastructure, privatization, and access to facilities—a recurring theme in education policy questions. 10 PPSC Facts 1. NEC = National Education Census 2. NEC conducted in 2005–06 3. Private sector schools have better facilities 4. Electricity availability increases with level 5. Secondary schools mostly urban-based 6. Higher secondary needs labs & IT 7. Infrastructure affects quality of education 8. Rural schools lack basic facilities 9. Private sector funded by fees 10. Infrastructure questions are common in PPSC