Language Policy in Education

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What is the primary objective of language policy in education?

  1. To promote national unity and integration

  2. To preserve and promote linguistic diversity

  3. To ensure equal access to education for all

  4. To enhance the quality of education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of language policy in education is to promote national unity and integration by fostering a sense of common identity and shared values among citizens.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the language policy in education?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 344 of the Indian Constitution deals with the language policy in education and specifies the official language of the Union and the states.

What is the Three-Language Formula in the context of language policy in education?

  1. A policy that mandates the teaching of three languages in schools: English, Hindi, and a regional language

  2. A policy that allows students to choose three languages to study in school

  3. A policy that promotes the use of three languages in official communication

  4. A policy that encourages the development of three major Indian languages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Three-Language Formula is a language policy in education that mandates the teaching of three languages in schools: English, Hindi, and a regional language.

What is the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's stance on the language policy in education?

  1. It promotes the use of English as the medium of instruction in all schools

  2. It encourages the use of regional languages as the medium of instruction in schools

  3. It allows states to decide the language policy in education

  4. It mandates the teaching of Sanskrit in all schools


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 encourages the use of regional languages as the medium of instruction in schools, particularly in the early years of education.

Which state in India has implemented a bilingual education policy?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karnataka is the first state in India to implement a bilingual education policy, which allows students to study in both Kannada and English medium schools.

What is the main challenge faced in implementing language policy in education in India?

  1. Lack of qualified teachers

  2. Inadequate infrastructure

  3. Resistance from parents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing language policy in education in India faces several challenges, including lack of qualified teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and resistance from parents.

What is the role of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in language policy in education?

  1. To develop and promote Indian languages

  2. To conduct research on language teaching and learning

  3. To provide training to language teachers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CIIL plays a crucial role in language policy in education by developing and promoting Indian languages, conducting research on language teaching and learning, and providing training to language teachers.

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is recognized as the official language of the Union of India, as per Article 343 of the Indian Constitution.

What is the significance of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution in language policy in education?

  1. It lists the official languages of the Union and the states

  2. It specifies the languages to be used in education

  3. It provides for the promotion and development of Indian languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages of the Union and the states, specifies the languages to be used in education, and provides for the promotion and development of Indian languages.

Which language is recognized as the associate official language of the Union of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is recognized as the associate official language of the Union of India, as per Article 343 of the Indian Constitution.

What is the role of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) in language policy in education?

  1. To regulate teacher education in India

  2. To develop curriculum and syllabi for teacher education programs

  3. To accredit teacher education institutions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NCTE plays a crucial role in language policy in education by regulating teacher education in India, developing curriculum and syllabi for teacher education programs, and accrediting teacher education institutions.

Which language is recognized as the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is recognized as the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu, as per the Tamil Nadu Official Language Act, 1956.

What is the role of the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) in language policy in education?

  1. To develop curriculum and textbooks for schools

  2. To conduct research on language teaching and learning

  3. To provide training to teachers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SCERTs play a crucial role in language policy in education by developing curriculum and textbooks for schools, conducting research on language teaching and learning, and providing training to teachers.

Which language is recognized as the official language of the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marathi is recognized as the official language of the state of Maharashtra, as per the Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1964.

What is the role of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in language policy in education?

  1. To provide open and distance learning opportunities

  2. To develop curriculum and教材for open and distance learning programs

  3. To accredit open and distance learning institutions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NIOS plays a crucial role in language policy in education by providing open and distance learning opportunities, developing curriculum and教材for open and distance learning programs, and accrediting open and distance learning institutions.

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