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This set of Issues and Trends in Contemporary Indian Education Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Elementary Education Set 1
Q1 | The first stage of compulsory education is –
- Kindergarten
- Elementary education
- Secondary education
- Higher education
Q2 | Elementary education covers the classes from –
- K.G to Class 4
- Class 1 to 4
- Class 1 to 8
- Class 1 to 12
Q3 | Free and compulsory education is laid down by –
- Article 21
- Article 21 a
- Article 45
- Article 42
Q4 | Universalization of Elementary Education is a –
- Constitutional Provision
- Fundamental Right
- Both of the above
- None of the above
Q5 | SSA is a programme for universalization of –
- primary education
- elementary education
- secondary education
- higher education
Q6 | SSA is a partnership between –
- central, state & local government
- central & state government
- state & local government
- central & local government
Q7 | NCERT was established on –
- 1st Sept, 1961
- 2nd Sept, 1961
- 4th Sept, 1961
- 5th Sept, 1961
Q8 | The institution responsible for framing the National Curriculum Framework is –
- CBSE
- SCERT
- NCERT
- NUEPA
Q9 | SCERT’s were set up in –
- 1953
- 1963
- 1973
- 1983
Q10 | DIET’s came into existence in –
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
Q11 | DIET’s were set up on the recommendation of –
- NPE 1986
- NPE 1992
- Kothari Commission
- Mudaliar Commission
Q12 | The main aim of DIET is –
- Training of teachers
- Preparation of syllabus
- Preparation of textbooks
- Preparation of teaching aids
Q13 | NCERT is located in –
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- New Delhi
- Bangalore
Q14 | SSA simply means –
- Free & compulsory education
- Education for all
- Universalization of elementary education
- None of the above
Q15 | The body with the highest authority over school education in India is –
- NCERT
- SCERT
- CBSE
- DIET
Q16 | The Directive Principles of State Policy envisaged the achievement of universalization ofelementary education in India within a time frame of -
- 5 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 year
Q17 | At the launch of SSA, the financial arrangement shared between the Centre and stategovernments was -
- 90:10
- 80:20
- 85 : 15
- 75:25
Q18 | Early Childhood Education covers the stage of –
- Pre – primary education
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- None of the above
Q19 | The programme introduced by Indian government to ensure universal retention andachievement at elementary stage is –
- Formative evaluation
- Summative evaluation
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Continuous & Comprehensive evaluation
Q20 | District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was launched in –
- 1990
- 1992
- 1994
- 1995
Q21 | Universalization of Elementary Education means –
- no tuition fees
- free books and stationeries,
- free mid- day meals
- all the above
Q22 | National Curriculum Framework was launched in -
- 2000
- 2002
- 2005
- 2006
Q23 | Developing guidelines for the preparation of subject-wise syllabi and textual materials for Grades I to V is the purview of –
- NCERT
- SCERT
- DIET
- CBSE
Q24 | Developing textual materials in Hindi, Mathematics and Environmental Science forClasses I to V is the purview of –
- NCERT
- SCERT
- DIET
- CBSE
Q25 | The body which acts as a nodal agency for the implementation, monitoring and evaluationof Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan at the national level is –
- NCERT
- SCERT
- DIET
- CBSE