The very first National Policy on Education in independent India was formulated in the year:

Correct option is C

 
Correct Answer: C. 1968
Information Booster:
· 1968: First National Policy on Education under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
· Key features:
· Emphasis on compulsory education.
· Introduction of the three-language formula.
· Focus on science and technology.
Additional Information:
· A. 1947 and B. 1950: Pre-policy years; foundational phase, no formal education policy.
· D. 1986: Second NPE under Rajiv Gandhi, revised in 1992.