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Legal Framework for School Accreditation

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Which of the following is the apex body for school accreditation in India?

  1. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

  2. National Accreditation Board (NAB)

  3. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

  4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1994 to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in India.

What is the primary objective of school accreditation in India?

  1. To ensure that schools meet minimum standards of education

  2. To promote excellence in teaching and learning

  3. To provide financial assistance to schools

  4. To regulate the admission process in schools


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of school accreditation in India is to ensure that schools meet minimum standards of education, as prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Which of the following is not a criterion for school accreditation in India?

  1. Curriculum and pedagogy

  2. Infrastructure and facilities

  3. Teaching and learning process

  4. Financial management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial management is not a criterion for school accreditation in India. The other three options, namely curriculum and pedagogy, infrastructure and facilities, and teaching and learning process, are all important criteria for accreditation.

What is the validity period of school accreditation in India?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 10 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The validity period of school accreditation in India is 5 years. After the expiry of this period, schools need to undergo a re-accreditation process to maintain their accredited status.

Which of the following is not a benefit of school accreditation in India?

  1. Improved reputation and credibility

  2. Increased student enrollment

  3. Access to government grants and funding

  4. Exemption from government inspections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exemption from government inspections is not a benefit of school accreditation in India. The other three options, namely improved reputation and credibility, increased student enrollment, and access to government grants and funding, are all benefits of accreditation.

What is the legal basis for school accreditation in India?

  1. The Right to Education Act, 2009

  2. The National Policy on Education, 1986

  3. The University Grants Commission Act, 1956

  4. The All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Policy on Education, 1986 provides the legal basis for school accreditation in India. This policy emphasizes the importance of quality education and calls for the establishment of a system of accreditation to ensure that schools meet minimum standards of education.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)?

  1. Developing accreditation standards for schools

  2. Conducting accreditation visits to schools

  3. Granting accreditation status to schools

  4. Monitoring the performance of accredited schools


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monitoring the performance of accredited schools is not a responsibility of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The other three options, namely developing accreditation standards for schools, conducting accreditation visits to schools, and granting accreditation status to schools, are all responsibilities of the NAAC.

What is the role of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) in school accreditation in India?

  1. Developing curriculum and pedagogy standards for schools

  2. Registering and recognizing teacher education institutions

  3. Conducting accreditation visits to schools

  4. Granting accreditation status to schools


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is responsible for developing curriculum and pedagogy standards for schools in India. The NCTE also registers and recognizes teacher education institutions and conducts inspections to ensure that these institutions meet the prescribed standards.

Which of the following is not a type of school accreditation in India?

  1. General accreditation

  2. Specialized accreditation

  3. Professional accreditation

  4. International accreditation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Professional accreditation is not a type of school accreditation in India. The other three options, namely general accreditation, specialized accreditation, and international accreditation, are all types of school accreditation in India.

What is the difference between general accreditation and specialized accreditation in India?

  1. General accreditation is for all schools, while specialized accreditation is for schools that offer specialized programs.

  2. General accreditation is for schools that meet minimum standards, while specialized accreditation is for schools that excel in a particular area.

  3. General accreditation is conducted by the NAAC, while specialized accreditation is conducted by independent agencies.

  4. General accreditation is valid for 5 years, while specialized accreditation is valid for 10 years.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

General accreditation is for schools that meet minimum standards of education, as prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Specialized accreditation, on the other hand, is for schools that excel in a particular area, such as sports, arts, or science.

Which of the following is not a criterion for specialized accreditation in India?

  1. Curriculum and pedagogy

  2. Infrastructure and facilities

  3. Teaching and learning process

  4. Student achievement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Student achievement is not a criterion for specialized accreditation in India. The other three options, namely curriculum and pedagogy, infrastructure and facilities, and teaching and learning process, are all important criteria for specialized accreditation.

What is the validity period of specialized accreditation in India?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 10 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The validity period of specialized accreditation in India is 5 years. After the expiry of this period, schools need to undergo a re-accreditation process to maintain their accredited status.

Which of the following is not a benefit of specialized accreditation in India?

  1. Improved reputation and credibility

  2. Increased student enrollment

  3. Access to government grants and funding

  4. Exemption from government inspections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exemption from government inspections is not a benefit of specialized accreditation in India. The other three options, namely improved reputation and credibility, increased student enrollment, and access to government grants and funding, are all benefits of specialized accreditation.

What is the legal basis for specialized accreditation in India?

  1. The Right to Education Act, 2009

  2. The National Policy on Education, 1986

  3. The University Grants Commission Act, 1956

  4. The All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Policy on Education, 1986 provides the legal basis for specialized accreditation in India. This policy emphasizes the importance of quality education and calls for the establishment of a system of accreditation to ensure that schools meet minimum standards of education.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA)?

  1. Developing accreditation standards for technical education programs

  2. Conducting accreditation visits to technical education institutions

  3. Granting accreditation status to technical education institutions

  4. Monitoring the performance of accredited technical education institutions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monitoring the performance of accredited technical education institutions is not a responsibility of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The other three options, namely developing accreditation standards for technical education programs, conducting accreditation visits to technical education institutions, and granting accreditation status to technical education institutions, are all responsibilities of the NBA.

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