Educational Systems and Structures

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the 10+2 system of education in India?

  1. It is a 12-year school system.

  2. It is divided into two stages: secondary and higher secondary.

  3. It is based on the recommendations of the Kothari Commission.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 10+2 system of education in India is a 12-year school system that is divided into two stages: secondary and higher secondary. It is based on the recommendations of the Kothari Commission.

What is the purpose of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in India?

  1. To provide a common curriculum for all schools in India.

  2. To ensure that all students have access to quality education.

  3. To promote equity and social justice in education.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in India aims to provide a common curriculum for all schools in India, ensure that all students have access to quality education, and promote equity and social justice in education.

Which of the following is a feature of the 3-tier system of education in the United States?

  1. It consists of elementary, secondary, and higher education.

  2. It is based on the principle of local control.

  3. It is funded by a combination of federal, state, and local governments.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 3-tier system of education in the United States consists of elementary, secondary, and higher education. It is based on the principle of local control and is funded by a combination of federal, state, and local governments.

What is the role of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in India?

  1. It is responsible for the formulation and implementation of educational policies.

  2. It provides financial assistance to educational institutions.

  3. It regulates the standards of education.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in India is responsible for the formulation and implementation of educational policies, provides financial assistance to educational institutions, and regulates the standards of education.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the centralized system of education?

  1. It is controlled by a central government.

  2. It has a uniform curriculum for all schools.

  3. It is funded by the central government.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A centralized system of education is controlled by a central government, has a uniform curriculum for all schools, and is funded by the central government.

What is the purpose of the Right to Education Act (RTE) in India?

  1. To provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14.

  2. To ensure that all schools meet certain minimum standards.

  3. To promote equity and social justice in education.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Right to Education Act (RTE) in India aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14, ensure that all schools meet certain minimum standards, and promote equity and social justice in education.

Which of the following is a feature of the decentralized system of education?

  1. It is controlled by local governments.

  2. It allows for more local autonomy.

  3. It is more responsive to local needs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A decentralized system of education is controlled by local governments, allows for more local autonomy, and is more responsive to local needs.

What is the role of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in India?

  1. It develops and disseminates curriculum and textbooks.

  2. It conducts research on educational issues.

  3. It provides training to teachers.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in India develops and disseminates curriculum and textbooks, conducts research on educational issues, and provides training to teachers.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the comprehensive school system?

  1. It offers a wide range of subjects.

  2. It is open to all students, regardless of their ability.

  3. It is designed to prepare students for higher education.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A comprehensive school system offers a wide range of subjects, is open to all students, regardless of their ability, and is designed to prepare students for higher education.

What is the purpose of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India?

  1. It conducts examinations for secondary and higher secondary students.

  2. It develops and disseminates curriculum and textbooks.

  3. It provides training to teachers.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India conducts examinations for secondary and higher secondary students.

Which of the following is a feature of the selective school system?

  1. It is based on academic ability.

  2. It is open to a limited number of students.

  3. It is designed to prepare students for higher education.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A selective school system is based on academic ability, is open to a limited number of students, and is designed to prepare students for higher education.

What is the role of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India?

  1. It provides financial assistance to universities.

  2. It regulates the standards of higher education.

  3. It accredits universities and colleges.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India provides financial assistance to universities, regulates the standards of higher education, and accredits universities and colleges.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the dual system of education?

  1. It combines academic and vocational education.

  2. It is designed to prepare students for both higher education and employment.

  3. It is common in many European countries.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A dual system of education combines academic and vocational education, is designed to prepare students for both higher education and employment, and is common in many European countries.

What is the purpose of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in India?

  1. It regulates the standards of technical education.

  2. It accredits technical institutions.

  3. It provides financial assistance to technical institutions.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in India regulates the standards of technical education, accredits technical institutions, and provides financial assistance to technical institutions.

Which of the following is a feature of the unitary system of education?

  1. It is controlled by a central government.

  2. It has a uniform curriculum for all schools.

  3. It is funded by the central government.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A unitary system of education is controlled by a central government, has a uniform curriculum for all schools, and is funded by the central government.

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