Educational Policy and Governance

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Educational Policy and Governance, including the roles of stakeholders, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
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Who is primarily responsible for formulating educational policies in India?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. University Grants Commission

  4. Central Board of Secondary Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is the primary government body responsible for formulating and implementing educational policies in India.

Which body is responsible for advising the Government of India on matters related to higher education?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. All India Council for Technical Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body established by the Government of India in 1956 to provide funding and coordinate higher education in the country.

What is the primary role of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?

  1. Conducting research in education

  2. Developing curriculum and textbooks

  3. Training teachers

  4. Evaluating educational programs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NCERT is primarily responsible for developing curriculum and textbooks for school education in India.

Which board is responsible for conducting the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations in India?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. All India Council for Technical Education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is responsible for conducting the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations in India.

What is the main objective of the Right to Education Act, 2009?

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. Promoting vocational education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Right to Education Act, 2009 is to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.

Which body is responsible for regulating technical education in India?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. All India Council for Technical Education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is responsible for regulating technical education in India.

What is the main function of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)?

  1. Conducting entrance examinations

  2. Granting accreditation to higher education institutions

  3. Providing scholarships to students

  4. Developing curriculum and textbooks


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main function of the NAAC is to grant accreditation to higher education institutions in India.

Which body is responsible for conducting the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to engineering colleges in India?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. National Testing Agency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting the JEE for admission to engineering colleges in India.

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

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. Promoting vocational education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the SSA is to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.

Which body is responsible for regulating medical education in India?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. Medical Council of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Medical Council of India (MCI) is responsible for regulating medical education in India.

What is the main objective of the National Policy on Education (NPE), 2020?

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. Promoting vocational education


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main objective of the NPE, 2020 is to improve the quality of education in India.

Which body is responsible for conducting the National Eligibility Test (NET) for recruitment of teachers in higher education institutions in India?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. National Testing Agency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NTA is responsible for conducting the NET for recruitment of teachers in higher education institutions in India.

What is the main objective of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)?

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of higher education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. Promoting vocational education


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main objective of the RUSA is to improve the quality of higher education in India.

Which body is responsible for regulating legal education in India?

  1. University Grants Commission

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education

  4. Bar Council of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is responsible for regulating legal education in India.

What is the main objective of the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT)?

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Reducing dropout rates

  4. Promoting the use of ICT in education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the NMEICT is to promote the use of ICT in education in India.

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