1.
India's school system as per May 2026 NITI Aayog report has approximately how many schools?
A
12 lakh
B
14.71 lakh
C
16 lakh
D
13 lakh
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — 14.71 lakh
As per the NITI Aayog report released in May 2026, India's school system comprises approximately 14.71 lakh (1.471 million) schools, making it one of the largest school education networks in the world.