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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 007 MC

A developing nation is designing education reforms to align with SDG 4. Which combination of initiatives would most effectively address this goal?

  1. Mandatory primary education for all children and standardised national testing to measure literacy rates
  2. Free university education for high-achieving students and vocational training for workforce development
  3. Universal access to early childhood education, inclusive programs for students with disabilities, and adult literacy classes
  4. Technology-based learning platforms in urban schools and scholarship programs for rural students
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct. This option addresses all three core dimensions of SDG 4 – it ensures quality education from early childhood, promotes equity through inclusive programs for marginalised groups, and supports lifelong learning through adult education opportunities.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect – While addressing basic education, it lacks inclusivity measures and lifelong learning components, and standardised testing alone doesn’t ensure quality.

  • B is incorrect – This approach creates inequality by only supporting high achievers and doesn’t address early childhood or primary education needs.

  • D is incorrect – Although addressing the urban-rural divide, it doesn’t ensure universal access and may deepen inequalities between those with and without technology access.