Educational Policy and Planning

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Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of educational policy in India?

  1. Promoting universal access to education

  2. Ensuring equitable distribution of educational opportunities

  3. Enhancing the quality of education

  4. Promoting privatization of education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting privatization of education is not a primary goal of educational policy in India, as the government emphasizes the importance of providing accessible and affordable education to all citizens.

Which policy document serves as the guiding framework for educational development in India?

  1. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

  2. Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009

  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  4. Mid-Day Meal Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the overarching policy document that provides the vision and direction for educational development in India, encompassing all levels of education from pre-primary to higher education.

What is the RTE Act's primary objective?

  1. Providing free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14

  2. Improving the quality of education in government schools

  3. Promoting vocational education and skill development

  4. Encouraging private sector participation in education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009 aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14, ensuring their fundamental right to education and promoting universal access to quality education.

Which scheme focuses on providing free midday meals to children in government and government-aided schools?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. Operation Blackboard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a government-sponsored program that provides free midday meals to children in government and government-aided schools, aiming to improve nutritional levels and encourage regular school attendance.

What is the primary goal of Operation Blackboard?

  1. Providing basic infrastructure and facilities in primary schools

  2. Improving teacher quality and training

  3. Promoting vocational education and skill development

  4. Encouraging private sector participation in education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Operation Blackboard is a government initiative aimed at providing basic infrastructure and facilities in primary schools, including classrooms, libraries, toilets, and teaching-learning materials, to improve the quality of education at the primary level.

Which policy initiative focuses on promoting vocational education and skill development?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. Skill India Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Skill India Mission is a government initiative launched to promote vocational education and skill development, aiming to provide youth with employable skills and enhance their job opportunities.

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

  1. Improving the quality of higher education institutions

  2. Promoting research and innovation in higher education

  3. Enhancing access to higher education

  4. Promoting vocational education and skill development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) is a government initiative aimed at improving the quality of higher education institutions, focusing on infrastructure development, faculty development, research promotion, and enhancing access to higher education.

Which policy initiative focuses on providing scholarships and financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative that provides scholarships and financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education beyond the matriculation level.

What is the primary goal of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)?

  1. Promoting vocational education and skill development

  2. Improving the quality of higher education institutions

  3. Enhancing access to higher education

  4. Providing scholarships and financial assistance to students


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) is a government initiative aimed at promoting vocational education and skill development, focusing on providing youth with employable skills and enhancing their job opportunities.

Which policy initiative focuses on improving the quality of teacher education?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body responsible for regulating teacher education in India, focusing on improving the quality of teacher education programs and ensuring that teachers are well-prepared and qualified.

What is the primary objective of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)?

  1. Conducting research on educational policy and planning

  2. Providing training and capacity building for educational administrators

  3. Developing curriculum and textbooks for schools

  4. Providing scholarships and financial assistance to students


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a premier institution engaged in conducting research on educational policy and planning, providing training and capacity building for educational administrators, and contributing to the development of educational policies and programs.

Which policy initiative focuses on promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) is a government initiative aimed at promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities at the secondary level, ensuring their access to quality education and providing them with necessary support and resources.

What is the primary goal of the National Literacy Mission (NLM)?

  1. Promoting adult literacy and continuing education

  2. Improving the quality of higher education institutions

  3. Enhancing access to higher education

  4. Providing scholarships and financial assistance to students


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Literacy Mission (NLM) is a government initiative aimed at promoting adult literacy and continuing education, focusing on providing opportunities for adults to acquire basic literacy skills and knowledge, and encouraging lifelong learning.

Which policy initiative focuses on providing free and compulsory education to children aged 3-6?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a government initiative that provides a range of services, including free and compulsory education to children aged 3-6, nutrition, health care, and early childhood development, aiming to promote the holistic development of young children.

What is the primary objective of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986?

  1. Promoting universal access to education

  2. Improving the quality of education

  3. Enhancing equity and social justice in education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 aimed to achieve multiple objectives, including promoting universal access to education, improving the quality of education, and enhancing equity and social justice in education, with a focus on providing equal opportunities for all children and addressing the needs of disadvantaged groups.

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