The correct answer is: A. Primary
Section 20 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution states that “The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education, to all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.”
This means that the State is obligated to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14. This includes both primary and secondary education.
Primary education is the first stage of formal education, and it typically covers the ages of 5-11. Secondary education is the second stage of formal education, and it typically covers the ages of 11-16.
The State has made significant progress in providing free and compulsory education to all children in Jammu and Kashmir. However, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed. For example, there are still some children who do not have access to quality education. The State needs to continue to work to ensure that all children have access to quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the provisions of Section 20 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution. Option B, secondary education, is not free and compulsory in Jammu and Kashmir. Option C, higher secondary education, is also not free and compulsory. Option D, university education, is not free and compulsory in Jammu and Kashmir.