To assess and recognize schools that meet specific quality standards

To grant financial assistance to schools

To regulate the curriculum and syllabus of schools

To provide teacher training and professional development

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABTE)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Curriculum and syllabus

Teaching methodologies and practices

Infrastructure and facilities

Student achievement and learning outcomes

All of the above

It enhances the reputation and credibility of schools

It attracts better students and teachers

It improves the quality of education and learning outcomes

It facilitates access to higher education and employment opportunities

All of the above

The freedom of schools to make decisions regarding their curriculum, teaching methods, and assessment

The independence of schools from government control and regulations

The ability of schools to set their own fees and admission criteria

The authority of schools to hire and fire teachers

All of the above

It promotes innovation and creativity in teaching and learning

It allows schools to tailor their programs to meet the specific needs of their students

It enhances the accountability of schools to parents and the community

It fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among school leaders and teachers

All of the above

Lack of adequate resources and funding

Inadequate teacher training and professional development

Weak accountability mechanisms

Resistance to change from traditional practices

All of the above

Providing adequate resources and funding to schools

Investing in teacher training and professional development

Establishing robust accountability mechanisms

Promoting a culture of innovation and creativity in schools

All of the above

Accreditation is a prerequisite for autonomy

Autonomy is a prerequisite for accreditation

Accreditation and autonomy are independent of each other

Accreditation and autonomy are mutually reinforcing

None of the above

The CBSE schools that have achieved autonomous status

The Kendriya Vidyalayas that have been granted autonomy

The Navodaya Vidyalayas that have been recognized for their quality

The private schools that have received accreditation from NABTE

All of the above

Accreditation and autonomy will become more widespread in Indian schools

Accreditation and autonomy will be limited to a small number of elite schools

Accreditation and autonomy will face challenges due to lack of resources and political will

Accreditation and autonomy will be replaced by a new system of school quality assurance

None of the above

To set standards and guidelines for accreditation

To provide funding and resources for accreditation and autonomy

To monitor and evaluate the performance of accredited and autonomous schools

To ensure accountability and transparency in the accreditation and autonomy process

All of the above

To participate in the accreditation and autonomy process

To provide feedback on the performance of accredited and autonomous schools

To hold schools accountable for their performance

To support schools in their efforts to achieve accreditation and autonomy

All of the above

Lack of resources and funding

Inadequate teacher training and professional development

Resistance to change from traditional practices

Lack of support from parents and the community

All of the above

Improved reputation and credibility

Increased student enrollment and retention

Enhanced teacher morale and job satisfaction

Greater flexibility and innovation in teaching and learning

All of the above