Negligence of primary education was a consequence of:
Negligence of primary education was a consequence of:
Options:
(a) Social backwardness
(b) Economic crises
(c) High illiteracy rate
(d) Increase in crimes
✅ Correct Option: (c) High illiteracy rate)
Explanation (200+ words)
The negligence of primary education resulted in a very high illiteracy rate, which became one of Pakistan’s biggest development challenges. When primary schooling is ignored, children do not receive basic literacy and numeracy skills, which directly increases the number of illiterate adults.
High illiteracy limits economic development, reduces productivity, and increases unemployment. It also contributes to weaker health outcomes, lower political awareness, and reduced national growth.
10 PPSC Facts
- Negligence → high illiteracy.
- Illiteracy affects national productivity.
- Primary education essential for development.
- Dropout rates worsen illiteracy.
- Rural areas worst affected.
- Girls’ literacy especially harmed.
- Economic growth slows due to illiteracy.
- Adult literacy burden increases.
- Poverty cycles deepen.
- Primary education recognized as key reform area.