Concept:Operation Blackboard is a scheme launched under the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 to improve primary school infrastructure and resources.
Explanation:1. The National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 was introduced by the Government of India to create a national education system for quality education and to remove disparities.
2. One of its key initiatives was "Operation Blackboard", launched in 1987–88. It aimed to provide minimum essential facilities to all primary schools – such as at least one classroom per class, two teachers, separate toilets, and teaching-learning materials.
3. Other options are not connected to this scheme:
- Kothari Commission (1964–66) focused on educational reform but not Operation Blackboard.
- National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 and NCF 2000 are curriculum guidelines, not the origin of this scheme.
4. Therefore, Operation Blackboard was a direct outcome of NPE 1986.
Answer:Option C – National Policy on Education - 1986 (NPE - 1986)