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Reforms and Initiatives in Modern Indian Education System

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the reforms and initiatives taken in the modern Indian education system.
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Which of the following is not a key reform introduced by the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986?

  1. Emphasis on vocational education

  2. Introduction of the 10+2+3 system

  3. Delinking of degrees from jobs

  4. Establishment of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NPE 1986 did not introduce the delinking of degrees from jobs as a key reform.

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in which year?

  1. 1993

  2. 2000

  3. 2001

  4. 2002


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The SSA was launched in 2001 with the aim of providing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.

Which of the following is not a component of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009?

  1. Free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years

  2. No detention policy up to Class VIII

  3. Provision of mid-day meals

  4. Establishment of School Management Committees (SMCs)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The RTE Act does not include the provision of mid-day meals as a component.

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in which year?

  1. 2007

  2. 2008

  3. 2009

  4. 2010


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The RMSA was launched in 2009 with the aim of improving the quality of secondary education in India.

Which of the following is not a key feature of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?

  1. Emphasis on child-centered learning

  2. Integration of knowledge across disciplines

  3. Focus on rote memorization

  4. Development of critical thinking skills


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NCF 2005 does not emphasize rote memorization as a key feature.

The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) was launched in which year?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NMEICT was launched in 2009 with the aim of integrating ICT into the education system.

Which of the following is not a key objective of the Skill India Mission?

  1. To train youth in skills that are relevant to the job market

  2. To provide employment opportunities to skilled youth

  3. To promote entrepreneurship among youth

  4. To establish skill development centers across the country


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Skill India Mission does not aim to provide employment opportunities to skilled youth directly.

The Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ATLs initiative was launched in 2016 with the aim of promoting innovation and creativity among school students.

Which of the following is not a key feature of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

  1. Introduction of a 5+3+3+4 system

  2. Emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy

  3. Promotion of multilingualism

  4. Delinking of degrees from jobs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 does not include the delinking of degrees from jobs as a key feature.

The National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) was established in which year?

  1. 2019

  2. 2020

  3. 2021

  4. 2022


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PARAKH was established in 2021 to conduct assessments of students' learning outcomes.

Which of the following is not a key component of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?

  1. Free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years

  2. Provision of mid-day meals

  3. Construction of school buildings

  4. Teacher training


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan does not include the construction of school buildings as a key component.

The National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers (NISHTHA) was launched in which year?

  1. 2019

  2. 2020

  3. 2021

  4. 2022


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NISHTHA program was launched in 2019 with the aim of providing training to school heads and teachers.

Which of the following is not a key feature of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

  1. Introduction of a 5+3+3+4 system

  2. Emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy

  3. Promotion of multilingualism

  4. Delinking of degrees from jobs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 does not include the delinking of degrees from jobs as a key feature.

The National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) was established in which year?

  1. 2019

  2. 2020

  3. 2021

  4. 2022


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The PARAKH was established in 2021 to conduct assessments of students' learning outcomes.

Which of the following is not a key component of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?

  1. Free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years

  2. Provision of mid-day meals

  3. Construction of school buildings

  4. Teacher training


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan does not include the construction of school buildings as a key component.

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