100 MCQs on Education Systems in India

 

MCQs on Education Systems in India

1. Which of the following is the first national policy on education in India? a) National Policy on Education, 1986
   b) National Policy on Education, 1968
   c) National Education Policy, 2020
   d) National Policy on Education, 2000

2. The Kothari Commission was established in: a) 1955
   b) 1964
   c) 1975
   d) 1986

3. The Right to Education Act was enacted in: a) 2005
   b) 2009
   c) 2010
   d) 2012

4. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in: a) 1999
   b) 2000
   c) 2001
   d) 2005

5. The main aim of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) is to: a) Standardize educational content
   b) Promote vocational education
   c) Ensure holistic development
   d) All of the above

6. Which commission is known for its recommendations on higher education? a) Mudaliar Commission
   b) Kothari Commission
   c) D.S. Kothari Commission
   d) NPE 2020

7. The National Knowledge Commission was established in: a) 2004
   b) 2005
   c) 2006
   d) 2007

8. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims to: a) Improve nutrition
   b) Increase enrollment
   c) Reduce dropout rates
   d) All of the above

9. The main focus of the RTE Act is: a) Providing free textbooks
   b) Ensuring quality education
   c) Compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14
   d) Vocational training

10. The Yashpal Committee focused on: a) Higher education
    b) Primary education
    c) Technical education
    d) Adult education

11. The National Policy on Education, 1986 emphasized: a) Vocational education
    b) Quality improvement
    c) Teacher training
    d) All of the above

12. The first University Education Commission was established in: a) 1948
    b) 1949
    c) 1950
    d) 1951

13. Which initiative aims to enhance the quality of teaching in government schools? a) SSA
    b) RTE
    c) NEP
    d) NCTE

14. The primary focus of the NCF, 2005 was: a) Curriculum reform
    b) Teacher education
    c) Technology integration
    d) Infrastructure development

15. The purpose of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is to: a) Conduct examinations
    b) Assess the quality of higher education institutions
    c) Provide financial support
    d) Develop curriculum

16. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the National Education Policy, 2020? a) Holistic education
    b) Multiple entry and exit points
    c) Focus on rote learning
    d) Multilingual education

17. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan primarily targets: a) Secondary education
    b) Higher education
    c) Elementary education
    d) Adult education

18. The main objective of the National Skill Development Mission is to: a) Provide vocational training
    b) Increase literacy rates
    c) Enhance employability
    d) Both a and c

19. Which commission recommended the establishment of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)? a) Kothari Commission
    b) Mudaliar Commission
    c) Radhakrishnan Commission
    d) D.S. Kothari Commission

20. The National Policy on Education, 2020 aims to increase Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education to: a) 30%
    b) 50%
    c) 40%
    d) 60%

21. The NCF, 2000 emphasized the importance of: a) Skill development
    b) Learning through play
    c) Distance education
    d) Strict discipline

22. Which of the following is a major initiative under the Digital India program? a) e-Education
    b) e-Learning
    c) SWAYAM
    d) All of the above

23. The Indian Education System primarily follows: a) Centralized governance
    b) Decentralized governance
    c) Private governance
    d) None of the above

24. Which of the following is a key feature of the National Teacher Training Program? a) Online training
    b) Continuous professional development
    c) Subject-specific workshops
    d) All of the above

25. The Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Karyakram focuses on: a) Skill development
    b) Educational loans
    c) Mid-day meals
    d) Adult education

26. The National Education Policy, 2020 emphasizes: a) Multidisciplinary education
    b) Rote memorization
    c) Uniform curriculum
    d) Exclusively traditional methods

27. The "Operation Blackboard" scheme aims to improve: a) School infrastructure
    b) Teacher quality
    c) Student enrollment
    d) All of the above

28. The primary goal of the National Open Schooling system is to: a) Provide formal education
    b) Enhance skill development
    c) Offer flexible learning opportunities
    d) Increase school infrastructure

29. The main focus of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is to: a) Provide free meals to students
    b) Improve nutrition and retention
    c) Reduce poverty
    d) Both a and b

30. The focus of the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF) is to: a) Standardize vocational education
    b) Promote arts education
    c) Eliminate technical courses
    d) Encourage sports education

31. The primary aim of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is to achieve: a) Universal access to primary education
    b) Higher education for all
    c) Technical training for youth
    d) Adult literacy

32. The National Literacy Mission was launched to: a) Promote technical education
    b) Eradicate illiteracy
    c) Improve school infrastructure
    d) Enhance vocational skills

33. The RTE Act mandates that private schools reserve what percentage of seats for disadvantaged children? a) 10%
    b) 25%
    c) 50%
    d) 100%

34. The main goal of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program is to: a) Provide nutrition and education
    b) Focus on higher education
    c) Promote vocational training
    d) None of the above

35. The main objective of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is to: a) Enhance access to secondary education
    b) Increase enrollment in primary education
    c) Focus on adult education
    d) Promote higher education

36. The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) was established to: a) Promote education for minority communities
    b) Standardize educational content
    c) Improve teacher training
    d) Conduct examinations

37. The main aim of the National Program for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL) is to: a) Promote girls’ education
    b) Focus on vocational training for girls
    c) Provide scholarships for girls
    d) Enhance adult literacy for women

38. Which of the following is a feature of the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)? a) Standardization of skill training
    b) Recognition of prior learning
    c) Modular approach to skill development
    d) All of the above

39. The primary focus of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is to: a) Provide scholarships
    b) Enhance skill development
    c) Improve primary education
    d) Promote adult literacy

40. The main purpose of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is to: a) Conduct examinations
    b) Develop educational resources and curriculum
    c) Provide teacher training
    d) Both b and c

41. The Kothari Commission recommended: a) Integration of vocational education
    b) Improved infrastructure in schools
    c) Teacher training
    d) All of the above

42. The aim of the National Policy for Skill Development is to: a) Increase employment opportunities
    b) Promote vocational education
    c) Enhance skill development
    d) All of the above

43. The main focus of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme is: a) Social security for workers
    b) Skill development
    c) Education for all
    d) Rural development

44. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan includes provisions for: a) Mid-day meals
    b) Free uniforms
    c) Infrastructure development
    d) All of the above

45. The main goal of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is to: a) Assess and accredit higher education institutions
    b) Conduct exams for students
    c) Provide scholarships
    d) Enhance primary education

46. The focus of the NCF, 2005 was on: a) Student-centric education
    b) Teacher-centric education
    c) Parent involvement
    d) Strict discipline

47. Which of the following is a key feature of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005? a) Rote learning
    b) Focus on examinations
    c) Constructivist approach to learning
    d) Standardized curriculum

48. The primary goal of the National Skill Development Mission is to: a) Enhance vocational education
    b) Provide formal education
    c) Increase literacy rates
    d) None of the above

49. The main objective of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is to: a) Improve quality of education
    b) Promote inclusive education
    c) Provide education for all
    d) All of the above

50. The National Policy on Education, 1986 aimed to: a) Improve quality and access to education
    b) Standardize teacher training
    c) Increase enrollment in higher education
    d) All of the above

51. The main aim of the Digital India program is to: a) Enhance digital infrastructure
    b) Promote digital literacy
    c) Use technology in education
    d) All of the above

52. The primary focus of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is to: a) Assess teacher competence
    b) Provide job opportunities
    c) Standardize teacher training
    d) All of the above

53. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established to: a) Conduct examinations
    b) Regulate teacher education
    c) Provide scholarships
    d) Develop curriculum

54. Which of the following initiatives focuses on promoting digital education? a) SWAYAM
    b) SSA
    c) RMSA
    d) NPEGEL

55. The main purpose of the Skill India initiative is to: a) Improve vocational education
    b) Enhance employment opportunities
    c) Both a and b
    d) None of the above

56. The National Program for Mid-Day Meals in Schools aims to: a) Improve nutrition and education
    b) Provide employment to parents
    c) Increase dropout rates
    d) None of the above

57. The primary focus of the National Education Policy, 2020 is to: a) Enhance quality of higher education
    b) Promote holistic education
    c) Standardize examination systems
    d) Both a and b

58. The Kothari Commission emphasized the importance of: a) Teacher training
    b) Vocational education
    c) Research in education
    d) All of the above

59. The National Literacy Mission focuses on: a) Adult literacy
    b) Child education
    c) Vocational training
    d) Higher education

60. The main aim of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is to: a) Develop and promote educational resources
    b) Conduct exams
    c) Provide teacher training
    d) Both a and c

61. The primary focus of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is to: a) Provide financial assistance to students
    b) Enhance skill training for youth
    c) Promote higher education
    d) None of the above

62. The National Open Schooling system aims to provide: a) Formal education
    b) Flexible learning opportunities
    c) Vocational training
    d) None of the above

63. The main aim of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program is to: a) Promote education for children
    b) Provide nutrition and health services
    c) Focus on adult literacy
    d) None of the above

64. The focus of the NCF, 2005 is on: a) Inclusive education
    b) Teacher training
    c) Community participation
    d) All of the above

65. The main aim of the RTE Act is to ensure: a) Quality education for all children
    b) Free and compulsory education
    c) Skill development
    d) Both a and b

66. The primary focus of the Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Karyakram is to: a) Provide educational loans
    b) Enhance skill development
    c) Promote vocational education
    d) None of the above

67. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan aims to achieve: a) Universal access to primary education
    b) Increase enrollment rates
    c) Improve quality of education
    d) All of the above

68. The main goal of the National Assessment Survey (NAS) is to: a) Assess learning outcomes
    b) Evaluate teacher performance
    c) Increase enrollment
    d) None of the above

69. The focus of the National Policy for Skill Development is to: a) Enhance employability
    b) Promote vocational education
    c) Both a and b
    d) None of the above

70. The primary objective of the National Knowledge Commission was to: a) Promote research in education
    b) Enhance the quality of higher education
    c) Standardize curriculum
    d) None of the above

71. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) aims to: a) Provide a uniform curriculum
    b) Encourage a constructivist approach
    c) Focus solely on examinations
    d) None of the above

72. The main purpose of the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) is to: a) Provide a standardized framework for skill development
    b) Promote higher education
    c) Increase literacy rates
    d) None of the above

73. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan includes provisions for: a) Teacher training
    b) Infrastructure development
    c) Mid-day meals
    d) All of the above

74. The main goal of the National Education Policy, 2020 is to: a) Promote traditional education
    b) Standardize examination systems
    c) Provide holistic education
    d) None of the above

75. The primary focus of the Kothari Commission was to: a) Promote vocational education
    b) Standardize teacher training
    c) Improve higher education
    d) None of the above

76. The main aim of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is to: a) Enhance skill development
    b) Provide vocational training
    c) Both a and b
    d) None of the above

77. The focus of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is to: a) Standardize teacher training
    b) Conduct examinations
    c) Provide scholarships
    d) None of the above

78. The primary goal of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is to: a) Assess the quality of higher education institutions
    b) Conduct examinations
    c) Provide scholarships
    d) Enhance primary education

79. The main aim of the National Skill Development Mission is to: a) Increase literacy rates
    b) Promote vocational education
    c) Enhance employability
    d) None of the above

80. The focus of the National Literacy Mission is to: a) Eradicate illiteracy
    b) Promote adult education
    c) Provide formal education
    d) None of the above

81. The primary objective of the RTE Act is to ensure: a) Quality education for all children
    b) Free and compulsory education
    c) Skill development
    d) Both a and b

82. The main goal of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is to: a) Increase enrollment in primary education
    b) Improve quality of education
    c) Ensure inclusive education
    d) All of the above

83. The focus of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is to: a) Conduct examinations
    b) Develop and promote educational resources
    c) Provide teacher training
    d) Both b and c

84. The main objective of the National Program for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL) is to: a) Promote girls’ education
    b) Focus on vocational training for girls
    c) Provide scholarships for girls
    d) Enhance adult literacy for women

85. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was established to: a) Provide financial assistance to students
    b) Enhance skill training for youth
    c) Promote higher education
    d) None of the above

86. The primary focus of the National Policy for Skill Development is to: a) Increase employment opportunities
    b) Promote vocational education
    c) Enhance skill development
    d) All of the above

87. The main aim of the Digital India program is to: a) Enhance digital infrastructure
    b) Promote digital literacy
    c) Use technology in education
    d) All of the above

88. The primary goal of the National Program for Mid-Day Meals in Schools is to: a) Improve nutrition and education
    b) Provide employment to parents
    c) Increase dropout rates
    d) None of the above

89. The main objective of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is to: a) Improve quality of education
    b) Promote inclusive education
    c) Provide education for all
    d) All of the above

90. The Kothari Commission recommended the establishment of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to: a) Standardize teacher training
    b) Conduct examinations
    c) Provide scholarships
    d) Both a and b

91. The primary focus of the National Knowledge Commission was to: a) Promote research in education
    b) Enhance the quality of higher education
    c) Standardize curriculum
    d) None of the above

92. The main purpose of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) is to: a) Provide a uniform curriculum
    b) Encourage a constructivist approach
    c) Focus solely on examinations
    d) None of the above

93. The focus of the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) is to: a) Provide a standardized framework for skill development
    b) Promote higher education
    c) Increase literacy rates
    d) None of the above

94. The main aim of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is to: a) Enhance skill development
    b) Provide vocational training
    c) Both a and b
    d) None of the above

95. The primary objective of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is to: a) Assess the quality of higher education institutions
    b) Conduct examinations
    c) Provide scholarships
    d) Enhance primary education

96. The main goal of the National Literacy Mission is to: a) Eradicate illiteracy
    b) Promote adult education
    c) Provide formal education
    d) None of the above

97. The main focus of the National Policy on Education, 2020 is to: a) Promote traditional education
    b) Standardize examination systems
    c) Provide holistic education
    d) None of the above

98. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan primarily targets: a) Secondary education
    b) Higher education
    c) Elementary education
    d) Adult education

99. The main goal of the National Skill Development Mission is to: a) Increase literacy rates
    b) Promote vocational education
    c) Enhance employability
    d) None of the above

100. The primary aim of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program is to: a) Promote education for children
     b) Provide nutrition and health services
     c) Focus on adult literacy
     d) None of the above

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