Q. Which among the following was the first state in India in the pre-independence times, when the compulsory primary education was launched for the first time?
Answer: Baroda
Notes: The first law on compulsory education was introduced by the State of Baroda in 1906.  This law provided for compulsory education for boys and girls in the age groups of 7–12 years and 7–10 years respectively

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