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Question

With reference to "Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment" (GECP), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Tamil Nadu School Education Department issued these guidelines on 26th April, 2024.
2. These guidelines are focussed on safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department issued the "Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment" (GECP) on April 26, 2024. The guidelines are focused on ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students by addressing corporal punishment and any form of physical or mental harassment in schools.

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