25 (MCQs) on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

 Here are 25 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA):

MCQs on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

1. What is the primary objective of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan? a) Universalization of secondary education
   b) Universal access to elementary education
   c) Vocational training for youth
   d) Improvement of higher education

2. In which year was the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan launched? a) 1999
   b) 2000
   c) 2001
   d) 2002

3. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan? a) Ministry of Home Affairs
   b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
   c) Ministry of Social Justice
   d) Ministry of Finance

4. SSA aims to provide education for children in the age group of: a) 3 to 6 years
   b) 6 to 14 years
   c) 14 to 18 years
   d) 18 to 21 years

5. The main focus of SSA is on: a) Quality of education
   b) Infrastructure development
   c) Teacher training
   d) All of the above

6. What percentage of funding for SSA comes from the central government? a) 50%
   b) 60%
   c) 75%
   d) 100%

7. Which of the following is a key strategy of SSA? a) Community participation
   b) Privatization of schools
   c) Elimination of mid-day meals
   d) Restriction of educational resources

8. The term "inclusive education" in SSA refers to: a) Education for all children without discrimination
   b) Education only for gifted students
   c) Education restricted to urban areas
   d) Education focused on vocational training

9. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is aligned with which of the following acts? a) Right to Education Act
   b) National Policy on Education
   c) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
   d) All of the above

10. Under SSA, which of the following provisions is made for children with disabilities? a) Special schools only
    b) No provisions
    c) Inclusive classrooms
    d) Separate curriculum

11. Which of the following is NOT a component of the SSA? a) Infrastructure development
    b) Teacher training
    c) Higher education scholarships
    d) Curriculum reform

12. The focus on gender equity in SSA aims to: a) Reduce dropout rates among boys
    b) Promote girls' education
    c) Eliminate co-education
    d) Increase enrollment in vocational courses

13. Which of the following programs is part of SSA's implementation? a) Operation Blackboard
    b) National Skill Development Mission
    c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
    d) Digital India

14. The SSA emphasizes the role of which local body in education? a) Municipal Corporation
    b) Gram Panchayat
    c) District Collector
    d) State Legislature

15. What is the focus of the National Assessment Survey (NAS) under SSA? a) Enrollment rates
    b) Learning outcomes
    c) Teacher performance
    d) Infrastructure quality

16. SSA's approach to education is primarily: a) Traditional
    b) Centralized
    c) Decentralized
    d) Commercialized

17. Which of the following groups is specifically targeted by SSA for education? a) Urban youth
    b) Rural women
    c) Children from marginalized communities
    d) None of the above

18. The SSA aims to bridge the gap between: a) Urban and rural education
    b) Primary and secondary education
    c) Formal and informal education
    d) None of the above

19. SSA includes provisions for: a) Mid-day meals
    b) Free textbooks
    c) Scholarships for girls
    d) All of the above

20. The monitoring and evaluation of SSA is done through: a) School management committees
    b) State governments
    c) Central government agencies
    d) All of the above

21. Which of the following is a challenge faced by SSA? a) Increasing enrollment rates
    b) Quality of education
    c) Community participation
    d) None of the above

22. The successful implementation of SSA requires collaboration with: a) NGOs and civil society
    b) Private schools only
    c) International organizations only
    d) None of the above

23. The educational philosophy of SSA is based on: a) Rote learning
    b) Experiential learning
    c) Distance education
    d) Commercial education

24. Which of the following initiatives is aimed at improving the quality of education under SSA? a) Teacher training programs
    b) Infrastructure development
    c) Assessment and evaluation systems
    d) All of the above

25. The ultimate goal of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is to: a) Increase literacy rates only
    b) Provide quality education to all children
    c) Focus solely on vocational training
    d) Reduce government spending on education

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