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Educational Finance and Equity

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Educational Finance and Equity, focusing on the Indian education system. It explores the various aspects of educational finance, including funding sources, allocation, and the impact of socio-economic factors on educational outcomes.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary source of funding for elementary and secondary education in India?

  1. Central Government

  2. State Government

  3. Local Government

  4. Private Sources

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, the primary responsibility for funding elementary and secondary education lies with the state governments.

Which constitutional amendment made education a fundamental right in India?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 100th Amendment

  4. 102nd Amendment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, made education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14.

What is the main objective of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children, improve the quality of education, and reduce dropout rates.

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in educational institutions?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth in educational institutions.

What is the main goal of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program?

  1. Universalization of secondary education

  2. Improving the quality of secondary education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program aims to universalize secondary education, improve the quality of secondary education, and reduce dropout rates.

Which provision of the Indian Constitution allows for the reservation of seats in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 21

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution allows for the reservation of seats in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes.

What is the main objective of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

  1. Providing free and nutritious meals to school children

  2. Improving school attendance

  3. Reducing malnutrition

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims to provide free and nutritious meals to school children, improve school attendance, and reduce malnutrition.

Which constitutional amendment made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 100th Amendment

  4. 102nd Amendment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14.

What is the main goal of the RTE Act, 2009?

  1. Ensuring free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RTE Act, 2009 aims to ensure free and compulsory education to all children, improve the quality of education, and reduce dropout rates.

Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009 prohibits the collection of capitation fees by schools?

  1. Section 12(1)(c)

  2. Section 13(2)(a)

  3. Section 14(3)(b)

  4. Section 15(4)(c)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 13(2)(a) of the RTE Act, 2009 prohibits the collection of capitation fees by schools.

What is the main objective of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?

  1. Holistic development of children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program aims to provide holistic development of children, improve the quality of education, and reduce dropout rates.

Which constitutional amendment made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 100th Amendment

  4. 102nd Amendment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14.

What is the main goal of the RTE Act, 2009?

  1. Ensuring free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RTE Act, 2009 aims to ensure free and compulsory education to all children, improve the quality of education, and reduce dropout rates.

Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009 prohibits the collection of capitation fees by schools?

  1. Section 12(1)(c)

  2. Section 13(2)(a)

  3. Section 14(3)(b)

  4. Section 15(4)(c)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Section 13(2)(a) of the RTE Act, 2009 prohibits the collection of capitation fees by schools.

What is the main objective of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?

  1. Holistic development of children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program aims to provide holistic development of children, improve the quality of education, and reduce dropout rates.

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