At the 1951 Educational Conference in Pakistan, what was identified as the main hurdle in educational development?

Correct answer: Trained teachers. The conference identified the shortage of trained teachers, especially at the primary level, as the main constraint on the national plan of educational development.

• Investment: Funding was a concern but was not named as the main hurdle.
• School buildings: Buildings were a concern but not the main hurdle highlighted.
• Books: Textbooks were a concern but not the main hurdle highlighted.