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Teacher Training: History and Evolution

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the history and evolution of teacher training in India.
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In which year was the first teacher training institution established in India?

  1. 1854

  2. 1857

  3. 1860

  4. 1863


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first teacher training institution in India was established in 1854 in Saidapet, Madras.

What was the primary objective of the first teacher training institutions in India?

  1. To train teachers in the English language

  2. To train teachers in the vernacular languages

  3. To train teachers in both the English and vernacular languages

  4. To train teachers in the art of teaching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the first teacher training institutions in India was to train teachers in the English language.

Which commission recommended the establishment of a central training college for teachers in India?

  1. Hunter Commission

  2. Wood's Despatch

  3. Sargent Report

  4. Kothari Commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hunter Commission, appointed in 1882, recommended the establishment of a central training college for teachers in India.

In which year was the Central Training College for Teachers established in India?

  1. 1885

  2. 1886

  3. 1887

  4. 1888


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Central Training College for Teachers was established in India in 1886.

What was the main purpose of establishing the Central Training College for Teachers?

  1. To train teachers in the English language

  2. To train teachers in the vernacular languages

  3. To train teachers in both the English and vernacular languages

  4. To train teachers in the art of teaching


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main purpose of establishing the Central Training College for Teachers was to train teachers in the art of teaching.

Which commission recommended the establishment of a national council for teacher education in India?

  1. Kothari Commission

  2. Radhakrishnan Commission

  3. NPE 1986

  4. NPE 1992


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kothari Commission, appointed in 1964, recommended the establishment of a national council for teacher education in India.

In which year was the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) established in India?

  1. 1973

  2. 1974

  3. 1975

  4. 1976


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established in India in 1973.

What is the main function of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)?

  1. To regulate teacher education in India

  2. To develop teacher education curriculum

  3. To conduct teacher education research

  4. To provide financial assistance to teacher education institutions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is to regulate teacher education in India.

Which commission recommended the introduction of a four-year integrated teacher education program in India?

  1. Kothari Commission

  2. Radhakrishnan Commission

  3. NPE 1986

  4. NPE 1992


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NPE 1992 recommended the introduction of a four-year integrated teacher education program in India.

In which year was the four-year integrated teacher education program introduced in India?

  1. 1993

  2. 1994

  3. 1995

  4. 1996


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four-year integrated teacher education program was introduced in India in 1993.

What is the main objective of the four-year integrated teacher education program?

  1. To prepare teachers for primary and upper primary levels

  2. To prepare teachers for secondary and higher secondary levels

  3. To prepare teachers for both primary and secondary levels

  4. To prepare teachers for all levels of education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main objective of the four-year integrated teacher education program is to prepare teachers for both primary and secondary levels.

Which commission recommended the establishment of a national commission for teacher education in India?

  1. Kothari Commission

  2. Radhakrishnan Commission

  3. NPE 1986

  4. NPE 2020


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NPE 2020 recommended the establishment of a national commission for teacher education in India.

In which year was the National Commission for Teacher Education (NCTE) established in India?

  1. 2021

  2. 2022

  3. 2023

  4. 2024


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Commission for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established in India in 2022.

What is the main function of the National Commission for Teacher Education (NCTE)?

  1. To regulate teacher education in India

  2. To develop teacher education curriculum

  3. To conduct teacher education research

  4. To provide financial assistance to teacher education institutions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the National Commission for Teacher Education (NCTE) is to regulate teacher education in India.

Which commission recommended the establishment of a national institute for teacher education in India?

  1. Kothari Commission

  2. Radhakrishnan Commission

  3. NPE 1986

  4. NPE 2020


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NPE 2020 recommended the establishment of a national institute for teacher education in India.

In which year was the National Institute for Teacher Education (NITE) established in India?

  1. 2021

  2. 2022

  3. 2023

  4. 2024


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Institute for Teacher Education (NITE) was established in India in 2023.

What is the main function of the National Institute for Teacher Education (NITE)?

  1. To develop teacher education curriculum

  2. To conduct teacher education research

  3. To provide financial assistance to teacher education institutions

  4. To provide training to teacher educators


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of the National Institute for Teacher Education (NITE) is to provide training to teacher educators.

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