Examine the role of education in the economic development of a nation. OR 'Education plays a significant role in economic development'. Discuss.
**Answer:** - i. Education increases the receptivity of people to modern and scientific ideas, increasing efficiency. - ii. It results in greater awareness of available opportunities and mobility of labour. - iii. It imparts knowledge, skills and attitude enabling contribution to productive programmes.

Question

Examine the role of education in the economic development of a nation. OR 'Education plays a significant role in economic development'. Discuss.

**Answer:** - i. Education increases the receptivity of people to modern and scientific ideas, increasing efficiency. - ii. It results in greater awareness of available opportunities and mobility of labour. - iii. It imparts knowledge, skills and attitude enabling contribution to productive programmes.

Accepted Answer

- iv. It produces skilled and trained personnel needed by the economy. Education prepares individuals as human resources.