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Educational Finance and Opportunities

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of educational finance and opportunities, focusing on the Indian education system. It covers topics such as funding sources, scholarships, and initiatives to promote equal access to education.
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Which of the following is a primary source of funding for education in India?

  1. Central government

  2. State government

  3. Local government

  4. Private sector


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central government is the primary source of funding for education in India, contributing a significant portion of the total expenditure on education.

What is the name of the scholarship program launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  3. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  4. Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is a flagship program of the Indian government that provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.

Which of the following is an initiative aimed at promoting equal access to education for girls in India?

  1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

  2. Saakshar Bharat Mission

  3. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  4. Right to Education Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is a government initiative launched in 2015 to address the issue of gender inequality and promote equal access to education for girls in India.

What is the name of the act that guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 in India?

  1. Right to Education Act

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. National Education Policy

  4. Mid-Day Meal Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Right to Education Act, also known as RTE Act, is a landmark legislation enacted in 2009 that guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Indian education system in terms of financing?

  1. Inadequate funding

  2. Inequitable distribution of funds

  3. Lack of transparency and accountability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian education system faces multiple challenges in terms of financing, including inadequate funding, inequitable distribution of funds, and lack of transparency and accountability.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Indian government to provide free textbooks and uniforms to students from economically weaker sections?

  1. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  2. National Scholarship Scheme

  3. Free Textbook and Uniform Scheme

  4. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Free Textbook and Uniform Scheme is a government initiative that provides free textbooks and uniforms to students from economically weaker sections to reduce the financial burden on their families.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Education Policy 2020?

  1. To promote equity and inclusion in education

  2. To improve the quality of education

  3. To make education more affordable and accessible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Education Policy 2020 aims to achieve multiple objectives, including promoting equity and inclusion in education, improving the quality of education, and making education more affordable and accessible.

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to students from minority communities to pursue higher education?

  1. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. National Scholarship Scheme

  4. Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme is a government program that provides financial assistance to students from minority communities to pursue higher education.

Which of the following is a major source of funding for private schools in India?

  1. Government grants

  2. Tuition fees

  3. Donations and endowments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Private schools in India receive funding from various sources, including government grants, tuition fees, and donations and endowments.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to students from rural areas to pursue higher education?

  1. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. National Scholarship Scheme

  4. Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme is a government program that provides financial assistance to students from rural areas to pursue higher education.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Indian education system in terms of opportunities?

  1. Limited access to quality education

  2. High dropout rates

  3. Lack of skill development opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian education system faces multiple challenges in terms of opportunities, including limited access to quality education, high dropout rates, and lack of skill development opportunities.

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to provide free and compulsory education to children with disabilities?

  1. Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. National Scholarship Scheme

  4. Right to Education Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage is a government program that provides free and compulsory education to children with disabilities.

Which of the following is a major initiative aimed at improving the quality of education in India?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. National Curriculum Framework

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to improve the quality of education, including Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, and the National Curriculum Framework.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education?

  1. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. National Scholarship Scheme

  4. Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Scholarship Scheme is a government program that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Indian education system in terms of finance?

  1. Inadequate funding

  2. Inequitable distribution of funds

  3. Lack of transparency and accountability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian education system faces multiple challenges in terms of finance, including inadequate funding, inequitable distribution of funds, and lack of transparency and accountability.

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