Indian Education and Healthcare

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Which of the following is not a primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

  1. To promote equity and inclusion in education.

  2. To focus on rote learning and memorization.

  3. To enhance the quality of education.

  4. To promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 emphasizes the importance of holistic development, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, rather than rote learning and memorization.

Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has consistently maintained the highest literacy rate among Indian states, with a rate of 93.91% as of 2011.

What is the name of the government-funded healthcare program that provides free healthcare services to the poor and vulnerable in India?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), also known as Ayushman Bharat Yojana, is a government-funded healthcare program that provides free healthcare services to the poor and vulnerable in India.

Which Indian state has the highest number of medical colleges?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of medical colleges in India, with over 80 medical colleges.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program to improve the quality of higher education?

  1. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

  3. Make in India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) is a flagship program of the Indian government to improve the quality of higher education in India.

Which Indian state has the highest number of universities?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of universities in India, with over 60 universities.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Operation Blackboard

  4. National Literacy Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a government-funded program that aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 in India.

Which Indian state has the highest number of primary schools?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of primary schools in India, with over 150,000 primary schools.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide free textbooks to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. National Book Trust

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training

  3. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

  4. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Book Trust (NBT) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, that provides free textbooks to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Which Indian state has the highest number of secondary schools?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of secondary schools in India, with over 100,000 secondary schools.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide scholarships to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  3. State Scholarship Scheme

  4. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme (NSS) is a government-funded program that provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Which Indian state has the highest number of higher secondary schools?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of higher secondary schools in India, with over 50,000 higher secondary schools.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide financial assistance to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education?

  1. Student Loan Scheme

  2. Education Loan Scheme

  3. Scholarship Scheme

  4. Fee Waiver Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Student Loan Scheme is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education.

Which Indian state has the highest number of medical colleges?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of medical colleges in India, with over 80 medical colleges.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 3 to 6?

  1. Integrated Child Development Scheme

  2. Anganwadi Scheme

  3. Balwadi Scheme

  4. Early Childhood Education Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) is a government-funded program that provides free and compulsory education to children aged 3 to 6 in India.

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