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Understanding the Structure of Higher Secondary Education in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the structure and components of Higher Secondary Education in India. It covers topics such as the different streams, boards, and types of schools, as well as the key features and objectives of this level of education.
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Which of the following is NOT a stream offered in Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. Science

  2. Commerce

  3. Arts

  4. Engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Engineering is not a stream offered in Higher Secondary Education in India. It is typically pursued at the undergraduate level.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is responsible for conducting examinations for which of the following levels of education?

  1. Primary

  2. Secondary

  3. Higher Secondary

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CBSE conducts examinations for Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary levels of education.

Which of the following is a type of school that offers Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. Government School

  2. Private School

  3. CBSE School

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government Schools, Private Schools, and CBSE Schools are all types of schools that offer Higher Secondary Education in India.

The main objective of Higher Secondary Education in India is to:

  1. Prepare students for higher education

  2. Provide vocational training

  3. Develop critical thinking skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of Higher Secondary Education in India is to prepare students for higher education, provide vocational training, and develop critical thinking skills.

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. Emphasis on academic rigor

  2. Focus on practical skills

  3. Flexibility in subject choices

  4. Mandatory military training


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mandatory military training is not a key feature of Higher Secondary Education in India.

The duration of Higher Secondary Education in India is typically:

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The duration of Higher Secondary Education in India is typically 2 years.

Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment used in Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. Board Exams

  2. Internal Assessments

  3. Practical Exams

  4. Oral Exams


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oral Exams are not typically used as a form of assessment in Higher Secondary Education in India.

The minimum passing marks required in Higher Secondary Education in India is:

  1. 33%

  2. 40%

  3. 50%

  4. 60%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum passing marks required in Higher Secondary Education in India is 33%.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. Marks obtained in Secondary School Examination

  2. Age of the applicant

  3. Nationality of the applicant

  4. Gender of the applicant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender of the applicant is not a factor that determines eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Education in India.

The Higher Secondary Education system in India is regulated by which government body?

  1. Ministry of Education

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Higher Secondary Education system in India is regulated by the Ministry of Education, NCERT, and CBSE.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. High dropout rates

  2. Lack of qualified teachers

  3. Inadequate infrastructure

  4. Overemphasis on rote learning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overemphasis on rote learning is not a challenge faced by Higher Secondary Education in India.

The National Policy on Education (NPE) 2020 aims to transform Higher Secondary Education in India by:

  1. Introducing a new curriculum

  2. Increasing access to education

  3. Improving the quality of education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NPE 2020 aims to transform Higher Secondary Education in India by introducing a new curriculum, increasing access to education, and improving the quality of education.

Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation of the NPE 2020 for Higher Secondary Education in India?

  1. Reducing the curriculum load

  2. Introducing vocational education

  3. Encouraging critical thinking

  4. Promoting rote learning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting rote learning is not a key recommendation of the NPE 2020 for Higher Secondary Education in India.

The NPE 2020 proposes to introduce a new assessment system for Higher Secondary Education in India that emphasizes:

  1. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation

  2. Board Exams

  3. Practical Exams

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NPE 2020 proposes to introduce a new assessment system for Higher Secondary Education in India that emphasizes continuous and comprehensive evaluation.

The NPE 2020 aims to achieve universal access to Higher Secondary Education in India by:

  1. Expanding the network of schools

  2. Providing scholarships and financial assistance

  3. Improving the quality of education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NPE 2020 aims to achieve universal access to Higher Secondary Education in India by expanding the network of schools, providing scholarships and financial assistance, and improving the quality of education.

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