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Government Initiatives to Improve Higher Secondary Education: A Review

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the various government initiatives undertaken to improve higher secondary education in India. It covers topics such as policies, programs, and schemes implemented by the government to enhance the quality and accessibility of higher secondary education.
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Which government initiative aims to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher secondary education. It aims to improve the quality of education and access to higher secondary schools in India.

What is the name of the government scheme that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools?

  1. Operation Blackboard

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Operation Blackboard is a government scheme that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools. It provides funds for the construction of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other infrastructure, as well as for the provision of teaching aids and materials.

Which government initiative focuses on providing vocational education and training to students at the higher secondary level?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Operation Blackboard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a government initiative that focuses on providing vocational education and training to students at the higher secondary level. It aims to equip students with skills and knowledge that are relevant to the job market and to enhance their employability.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. National Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Scholarship Scheme is a government scheme that provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education. It aims to promote access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to encourage academic excellence.

Which government initiative aims to improve the infrastructure and facilities of higher secondary schools in rural areas?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana

  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is a government initiative that aims to improve the infrastructure and facilities of higher secondary schools in rural areas. It provides funds for the construction of new schools, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other infrastructure, as well as for the provision of teaching aids and materials.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides free textbooks to students from economically weaker sections at the higher secondary level?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. National Book Trust

  4. National Council of Educational Research and Training


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National Book Trust (NBT) is a government scheme that provides free textbooks to students from economically weaker sections at the higher secondary level. It aims to promote access to quality education and to reduce the financial burden on students and their families.

Which government initiative focuses on providing digital education and online learning resources to students at the higher secondary level?

  1. Digital India

  2. E-Pathshala

  3. SWAYAM

  4. National Digital Library of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

SWAYAM is a government initiative that focuses on providing digital education and online learning resources to students at the higher secondary level. It offers a wide range of courses, including video lectures, interactive content, and assessment tools, that are accessible to students anytime and anywhere.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from minority communities for pursuing higher education?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. National Scholarship Scheme for Minorities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Scholarship Scheme for Minorities is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from minority communities for pursuing higher education. It aims to promote access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to encourage academic excellence.

Which government initiative aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools through teacher training and professional development?

  1. Operation Blackboard

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. National Council for Teacher Education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools through teacher training and professional development. It sets standards for teacher education programs, accredits teacher education institutions, and provides funding for teacher training and research.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for pursuing higher education?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for pursuing higher education. It aims to promote access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to encourage academic excellence.

Which government initiative focuses on providing vocational education and training to students at the higher secondary level in rural areas?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. National Skill Development Corporation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a government initiative that focuses on providing vocational education and training to students at the higher secondary level in rural areas. It aims to equip students with skills and knowledge that are relevant to the job market and to enhance their employability.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education in technical and professional courses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education in technical and professional courses. It aims to promote access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to encourage academic excellence.

Which government initiative aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools through the use of information and communication technology (ICT)?

  1. Operation Blackboard

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Information and Communication Technology in Education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Information and Communication Technology in Education (ICTE) is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools through the use of information and communication technology (ICT). It provides funds for the procurement of ICT equipment, the development of digital content, and the training of teachers in the use of ICT.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education in science and technology courses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. National Scholarship Scheme for Science and Technology Students


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Scholarship Scheme for Science and Technology Students is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education in science and technology courses. It aims to promote access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to encourage academic excellence.

Which government initiative aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools through the use of innovative teaching methods and pedagogies?

  1. Operation Blackboard

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher secondary schools through the use of innovative teaching methods and pedagogies. It provides funds for the development of innovative teaching materials, the training of teachers in innovative teaching methods, and the implementation of innovative teaching practices in schools.

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