The institution responsible for framing the National Curriculum Framework is –
A.
CBSE
B.
SCERT
C.
NCERT
D.
NUEPA
Answer»
C. NCERT
9.
SCERT’s were set up in –
A.
1953
B.
1963
C.
1973
D.
1983
Answer»
C. 1973
10.
DIET’s came into existence in –
A.
1985
B.
1986
C.
1987
D.
1988
Answer»
C. 1987
11.
DIET’s were set up on the recommendation of –
A.
NPE 1986
B.
NPE 1992
C.
Kothari Commission
D.
Mudaliar Commission
Answer»
A. NPE 1986
12.
The main aim of DIET is –
A.
Training of teachers
B.
Preparation of syllabus
C.
Preparation of textbooks
D.
Preparation of teaching aids
Answer»
A. Training of teachers
13.
NCERT is located in –
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
New Delhi
D.
Bangalore
Answer»
C. New Delhi
14.
SSA simply means –
A.
Free & compulsory education
B.
Education for all
C.
Universalization of elementary education
D.
None of the above
Answer»
B. Education for all
15.
The body with the highest authority over school education in India is –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
CBSE
D.
DIET
Answer»
A. NCERT
16.
The Directive Principles of State Policy envisaged the achievement of universalization of
elementary education in India within a time frame of -
A.
5 years
B.
10 years
C.
15 years
D.
20 year
Answer»
B. 10 years
17.
At the launch of SSA, the financial arrangement shared between the Centre and state
governments was -
A.
90:10
B.
80:20
C.
85 : 15
D.
75:25
Answer»
C. 85 : 15
18.
Early Childhood Education covers the stage of –
A.
Pre – primary education
B.
Primary education
C.
Secondary education
D.
None of the above
Answer»
A. Pre – primary education
19.
The programme introduced by Indian government to ensure universal retention and
achievement at elementary stage is –
A.
Formative evaluation
B.
Summative evaluation
C.
Diagnostic evaluation
D.
Continuous & Comprehensive evaluation
Answer»
D. Continuous & Comprehensive evaluation
20.
District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was launched in –
A.
1990
B.
1992
C.
1994
D.
1995
Answer»
C. 1994
21.
Universalization of Elementary Education means –
A.
no tuition fees
B.
free books and stationeries,
C.
free mid- day meals
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
22.
National Curriculum Framework was launched in -
A.
2000
B.
2002
C.
2005
D.
2006
Answer»
C. 2005
23.
Developing guidelines for the preparation of subject-wise syllabi and textual materials for Grades I to V is the purview of –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
CBSE
Answer»
A. NCERT
24.
Developing textual materials in Hindi, Mathematics and Environmental Science for
Classes I to V is the purview of –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
CBSE
Answer»
A. NCERT
25.
The body which acts as a nodal agency for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan at the national level is –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
CBSE
Answer»
A. NCERT
26.
Providing necessary readiness to children for adjusting with the requirements of primary
school is the main aim of –
A.
SSA
B.
ECCE
C.
UEE
D.
EGS&AlE
Answer»
B. ECCE
27.
The primary focus of this scheme is to provide alternative schooling to children between
6 – 14 years in areas where there are no primary schools –
A.
SSA
B.
ECCE
C.
UEE
D.
EGS&AlE
Answer»
B. ECCE
28.
SCERT’s were first set up as State Institutes of Education in the year –
A.
1953
B.
1963
C.
1973
D.
1983
Answer»
B. 1963
29.
The body responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of educational
programmes of school education and teacher education at the state level is -
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
CBSE
Answer»
B. SCERT
30.
The main purview of SCERT is –
A.
curriculum and textbook development
B.
promotion of English, Science and Mathematics education
C.
vocational and distance education
D.
all the above
Answer»
B. promotion of English, Science and Mathematics education
31.
The body which acts as a nodal agency for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan at the state level is –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
NUEPA
Answer»
B. SCERT
32.
SSA envisages a school or alternative schooling facility within ____of every habitation –
A.
2 km
B.
2.5 km
C.
1 km
D.
1.5 km
Answer»
C. 1 km
33.
During the Xth Plan, the financial arrangement shared between the Centre and state
governments for SSA was -
A.
90:10
B.
80:20
C.
85 : 15
D.
75:25
Answer»
D. 75:25
34.
After the XIth Plan onwards, the financial arrangement shared between the Centre and
state governments for SSA was supposed to be -
A.
85 : 15
B.
75:25
C.
50:50
D.
60:40
Answer»
C. 50:50
35.
SSA is a programme which seeks to ensure universal elementary education by the year –
A.
2005
B.
2010
C.
2015
D.
2020
Answer»
B. 2010
36.
The important functions of DIET involves –
A.
elementary teacher training
B.
non-formal and adult education
C.
providing academic and resource support
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
37.
DIET’s were set up as a -
A.
first – level tier
B.
second level tier
C.
third level tier
D.
mid – level tier
Answer»
C. third level tier
38.
DIET is charged with the responsibility of educational development of -
A.
area
B.
village
C.
district
D.
town
Answer»
C. district
39.
Early Childhood Education was launched during the –
A.
Fifth Plan
B.
Sixth Plan
C.
Seventh Plan
D.
None of the above
Answer»
B. Sixth Plan
40.
Government of India has been running Non-Formal Education programme for children in the
age group of 6 – 14 years since –
A.
1975 - 76
B.
1976 - 77
C.
1978 - 79
D.
1979-80
Answer»
D. 1979-80
Chapter: Secondary Education
41.
Secondary education is the final stage of –
A.
Elementary education
B.
Compulsory education
C.
Formal education
D.
None of the above
Answer»
B. Compulsory education
42.
The highest number of drop outs is seen at –
A.
Elementary education
B.
Secondary education
C.
Higher education
D.
All the above
Answer»
B. Secondary education
43.
NUEPA was awarded the status of deemed university in –
A.
1970
B.
1979
C.
2006
D.
2008
Answer»
C. 2006
44.
NUEPA has _______ departments.
A.
7
B.
8
C.
9
D.
10
Answer»
C. 9
45.
CBSE was constituted in the year –
A.
1958
B.
1956
C.
1954
D.
1952
Answer»
D. 1952
46.
Pre-medical examination is conducted by –
A.
CBSE
B.
NUEPA
C.
NCERT
D.
SCERT
Answer»
A. CBSE
47.
An important publication of NCERT is –
A.
The Primary Teacher
B.
Journal of Indian Education
C.
Indian Educational Review
D.
All the above
Answer»
D. All the above
48.
SCERT is usually headed by –
A.
Director
B.
Principal
C.
Chairman
D.
Secretary
Answer»
A. Director
49.
CBSE prepares syllabus for its affiliated schools, covering classes from Lower
Kindergarten (L.K.G.) to –
A.
Class 5
B.
Class 8
C.
Class 10
D.
Class 12
Answer»
D. Class 12
50.
One of the major solutions for problems in secondary education is –
A.
Reform of curriculum
B.
Regular school inspection
C.
Recruitment of additional teachers
D.
All the above
Answer»
D. All the above
51.
Secondary education usually covers children between the ages of –
A.
12 – 16 years
B.
14 - 18 years.
C.
12 – 18 years
D.
13 – 18 years
Answer»
B. 14 - 18 years.
52.
NPE 1986 has provided for diversified curriculum at -
A.
elementary stage
B.
secondary stage
C.
primary stage
D.
none of the above
Answer»
B. secondary stage
53.
Some of the major hindrances to secondary education include –
A.
High Drop-out Rate
B.
Unrealistic Curriculum
C.
Shortage of Teachers
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
54.
The main reason for high drop-out rate at secondary stage is mainly attributed to –
A.
lack of discipline among adolescents
B.
Illiteracy and Poverty of Parents
C.
Unrealistic Curriculum
D.
all of the above
Answer»
D. all of the above
55.
In order to increase enrolment and retention at secondary level, the government has
introduced -
A.
free admission and monthly fees
B.
free uniforms and books
C.
special incentives for girls and backward classes
D.
all of the above
Answer»
D. all of the above
56.
To improve the quality of secondary education, several reforms need to be made such as -
A.
adapting curriculum according to local needs
B.
providing good infrastructure
C.
implementation of ICT
D.
all of the above
Answer»
D. all of the above
57.
The birth of National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) is
associated with -
A.
UNO
B.
UNESCO
C.
UNICEF
D.
IMF
Answer»
B. UNESCO
58.
The Chairman of NUEPA is -
A.
Minister for Human Resource Development
B.
Director of the Institute
C.
Chairman of the Institute
D.
None of the above
Answer»
A. Minister for Human Resource Development
59.
The objectives of NUEPA include -
A.
undertake, promote and coordinate research in educational planning and administration
B.
provide training and consultancy services
C.
train and orient key level functionaries
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
60.
NUEPA has specialization in the field of -
A.
policy making
B.
educational planning
C.
educational management
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
61.
The most preferred board all over India is -
A.
CBSE
B.
ICSE
C.
CISCE
D.
None of the above
Answer»
A. CBSE
62.
CBSE is headed by -
A.
Chairman
B.
Director
C.
Secretary
D.
Chief Executive
Answer»
D. Chief Executive
63.
CBSE has a global presence with affiliated schools across -
A.
20 countries
B.
21 countries
C.
22 countries
D.
24 countries
Answer»
B. 21 countries
64.
CBSE grants affiliation to schools up to -
A.
elementary level
B.
secondary level
C.
higher secondary level
D.
college level
Answer»
C. higher secondary level
65.
The medium for education prescribed by CBSE is -
A.
English
B.
Hindi
C.
Mother Tongue
D.
English or Hindi
Answer»
D. English or Hindi
66.
The main objectives of CBSE are
A.
conduct board examinations at the end of class- X and class- XII.
B.
To affiliate institutions
C.
conduct pre – medical examination
D.
all the above
Answer»
D. all the above
67.
Developing guidelines for the preparation of subject-wise syllabi and textual materials for
secondary stage (Class IX to XII) is the purview of –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
CBSE
Answer»
A. NCERT
68.
The body which acts as a nodal agency for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) at the national level is –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
UGC
D.
CBSE
Answer»
A. NCERT
69.
The body which acts as a nodal agency for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) at the state level is –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
DIET
D.
CBSE
Answer»
B. SCERT
70.
The body with the highest authority over secondary education in India is –
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
CBSE
D.
NUEPA
Answer»
A. NCERT
71.
The body responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of educational
programmes of secondary education at the state level is -
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
NUEPA
D.
CBSE
Answer»
B. SCERT
72.
The main purview of SCERT in secondary education is –
A.
syllabi and curriculum development
B.
developing evaluation techniques
C.
developing vocational education
D.
all the above
Answer»
B. developing evaluation techniques
73.
Journal of Educational Planning and Administration is an important publication of -
A.
NCERT
B.
SCERT
C.
UGC
D.
NUEPA
Answer»
D. NUEPA
74.
For dissemination of educational information, the NCERT publishes -
A.
4 journals
B.
6 journals
C.
8 journals
D.
10 journals
Answer»
B. 6 journals
75.
The former name of SCERT was -
A.
State Institute of Education
B.
State Education Department
C.
Regional Institute of Education
D.
None of the above
Answer»
A. State Institute of Education
76.
The functions of SCERT are more or less the same as that of -
A.
NUEPA
B.
NCERT
C.
UGC
D.
DIET
Answer»
B. NCERT
77.
NCERT publishes research articles in the field of education in -
A.
Indian Educational Review
B.
School Science Services
C.
The Primary Teacher
D.
None of the above
Answer»
A. Indian Educational Review
78.
NCERT textbooks are published in -
A.
English and Hindi
B.
Hindi and Urdu
C.
English and Urdu
D.
English, Hindi and Urdu
Answer»
D. English, Hindi and Urdu
79.
National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) first came into
existence in -
A.
1958 - 59
B.
1960 – 61
C.
1964 - 65
D.
1970 - 71
Answer»
B. 1960 – 61
80.
A national level exam called National Talent Search Examination(NTSE) is conducted
by -
A.
UGC
B.
NUEPA
C.
AICTE
D.
NCERT
Answer»
D. NCERT
81.
The education in ancient India was divided into
A.
Two level
B.
Three level
C.
Four Level
D.
Five level
Answer»
A. Two level
82.
The general and vocational aims and objectives of secondary education are
A.
Development of democratic citizenship
B.
Improvement of vocational efficiency
C.
Development of personality
D.
All of these
Answer»
D. All of these
83.
The Kothari Commission has proposed that secondary education should comprises of
A.
VIII or IX to XII
B.
IX or X to XII
C.
X to XII
D.
None of the above
Answer»
B. IX or X to XII
84.
The chief purpose of the establishment of secondary school in ancient India was
A.
To teach European history and science to Indians
B.
To teach Asian literature and science to Indians
C.
To teach American literature and science to Indians
D.
To teach European literature and science to Indians
Answer»
D. To teach European literature and science to Indians
85.
The reform in secondary education in India began in
A.
Post independence
B.
British rule
C.
Mughal Period
D.
None of the above
Answer»
B. British rule
86.
Which commission strongly recommended making secondary education productive
A.
Kothari Commission
B.
Acharya Narendra Dev Commission
C.
Ishwarbhai Patel Commission
D.
Hunter Commission
Answer»
A. Kothari Commission
87.
One of the main solution to solve aimless secondary education is
A.
Development of Infrastructure
B.
Development of Vocationalisation
C.
Development of examination
D.
Development of personality
Answer»
D. Development of personality
88.
Which commission recommended to include one representative of teachers and three nominated by the education department for improving the management of private institution.
A.
Raghukul Tilak Committee
B.
Kothari Committee
C.
Mudaliar Committee
D.
Ishwarbhai Patel Committee
Answer»
A. Raghukul Tilak Committee
89.
The full form of NUEPA is
A.
National University of Educational Planning and Administration
B.
National University for Educational Planning and Administration
C.
National University of Education Planning and Administrative
D.
National University for Educational Planning and Administrative
Answer»
A. National University of Educational Planning and Administration
90.
The National University of Educational Planning and Administration is an
A.
Private Organization
B.
Autonomous Organization
C.
Public Organization
D.
Government Organization
Answer»
B. Autonomous Organization
91.
NUEPA has its origin dating back to
A.
1960
B.
1962
C.
1970
D.
1979
Answer»
B. 1962
92.
The Chairman of NUEPA council is
A.
Director of NUEPA
B.
Minister of Finance
C.
Minister of Education
D.
Minister of Human Resource Development
Answer»
D. Minister of Human Resource Development
93.
NUEPA was established by
A.
UNESCO
B.
Ministry of Human Resource Development
C.
World Bank
D.
Ministry of Finance
Answer»
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
94.
NUEPA comprise department of
A.
Nine departments
B.
Six Departments
C.
Eight departments
D.
None of the above
Answer»
A. Nine departments
95.
NUEPA was earlier known as
A.
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
B.
National College for educational Planners and Administrations
C.
Asian Institution of Planning and Administration
D.
All of the above
Answer»
A. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
96.
NUEPA is a premier organization dealing with
A.
Capacity building and research in planning
B.
Co-ordinate and monitor teacher education
C.
Inquire into the financial needs of the universities
D.
To advice government on ensuring adequate standards in elementary
Answer»
A. Capacity building and research in planning
97.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has empowered NUEPA to award degrees by way of conferring on it the status of university in August, 2006 under section 3 of UGC Act.
A.
1952
B.
1853
C.
1954
D.
1956
Answer»
D. 1956
98.
The basic vision of CBSE is to inspire learning for the well-being of students
A.
Physical and emotional
B.
Social and intellectual
C.
Both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer»
C. Both (a) and (b)
99.
Central Board of Secondary Education is
A.
A private body
B.
An autonomous organization
C.
Group of bodies
D.
A voluntary organization
Answer»
B. An autonomous organization
100.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is funded by
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