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NEP 2020: Strengthening School Governance and Management

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What is the primary goal of NEP 2020 in terms of school governance and management?

  1. To improve the quality of education in schools

  2. To increase the number of schools in the country

  3. To reduce the cost of education

  4. To make education more accessible to all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of NEP 2020 is to improve the quality of education in schools by strengthening school governance and management.

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of NEP 2020's approach to school governance and management?

  1. Decentralization of decision-making

  2. Increased accountability of schools

  3. Greater autonomy for schools

  4. Centralized control of schools


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NEP 2020 emphasizes decentralization of decision-making, increased accountability of schools, and greater autonomy for schools. Centralized control of schools is not a key feature of NEP 2020's approach.

What is the role of the School Management Committee (SMC) under NEP 2020?

  1. To oversee the overall functioning of the school

  2. To manage the school's finances

  3. To hire and fire teachers

  4. To develop the school's curriculum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SMC is responsible for overseeing the overall functioning of the school, including its academic and administrative activities.

Who is the chairperson of the SMC?

  1. The principal of the school

  2. The head teacher of the school

  3. A representative of the local government

  4. A representative of the parents


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chairperson of the SMC is a representative of the parents.

How many members does the SMC have?

  1. 7

  2. 9

  3. 11

  4. 13


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The SMC has 11 members.

What is the role of the School Development Plan (SDP) under NEP 2020?

  1. To outline the school's goals and objectives

  2. To identify the school's strengths and weaknesses

  3. To develop strategies for improving the school's performance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDP is a comprehensive plan that outlines the school's goals and objectives, identifies its strengths and weaknesses, and develops strategies for improving its performance.

Who is responsible for developing the SDP?

  1. The principal of the school

  2. The SMC

  3. The teachers of the school

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDP is developed collaboratively by the principal, the SMC, the teachers, and other stakeholders.

How often should the SDP be reviewed and updated?

  1. Every year

  2. Every two years

  3. Every three years

  4. Every four years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SDP should be reviewed and updated every year.

What is the role of the School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Authority (SQAAA) under NEP 2020?

  1. To assess the quality of schools

  2. To accredit schools

  3. To provide feedback to schools on their performance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SQAAA is responsible for assessing the quality of schools, accrediting schools, and providing feedback to schools on their performance.

How often does the SQAAA assess schools?

  1. Every year

  2. Every two years

  3. Every three years

  4. Every four years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The SQAAA assesses schools every three years.

What are the consequences of a school failing to meet the SQAAA's standards?

  1. The school may be closed

  2. The school may be put on probation

  3. The school may be required to take corrective action

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A school that fails to meet the SQAAA's standards may be closed, put on probation, or required to take corrective action.

What is the role of the National Education Policy Framework (NEPF) under NEP 2020?

  1. To provide a framework for the implementation of NEP 2020

  2. To monitor the implementation of NEP 2020

  3. To evaluate the impact of NEP 2020

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEPF provides a framework for the implementation of NEP 2020, monitors the implementation of NEP 2020, and evaluates the impact of NEP 2020.

Who is the chairperson of the NEPF?

  1. The Prime Minister of India

  2. The Minister of Education

  3. The Secretary of Education

  4. The Chairperson of the UGC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prime Minister of India is the chairperson of the NEPF.

How many members does the NEPF have?

  1. 11

  2. 13

  3. 15

  4. 17


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NEPF has 15 members.

What is the role of the National Steering Committee (NSC) under NEP 2020?

  1. To provide strategic direction for the implementation of NEP 2020

  2. To monitor the implementation of NEP 2020

  3. To evaluate the impact of NEP 2020

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NSC provides strategic direction for the implementation of NEP 2020, monitors the implementation of NEP 2020, and evaluates the impact of NEP 2020.

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