B.Ed GK Test - 9

Under the Right to Education (RTE) framework, the Punjab Government provides free and compulsory education up to the 8th class in all government-run schools. This ensures that basic education is accessible to all children regardless of their economic background.

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was a distinguished philosopher and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of major universities before becoming the Vice-President and later the President of India. His birthday is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India to honor his contributions to education.

Haryana implemented a policy providing free education for girls up to the degree level in government institutions to promote female literacy and higher education. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on families and encourage girls to pursue university studies. It is part of the state's broader focus on the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign.

BASIC is an acronym for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code, which is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages. While 'Advanced', 'System', and 'Compiler' are common terms in computing, they are not acronyms for specific programming languages.

The National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 reaffirmed the goal set by the 1968 policy to increase investment in education to reach 6 percent of the national income. This target was established to ensure adequate funding for universalizing primary education and improving the overall quality of the Indian education system.

According to the Census of India, Bengali (Bangla) is the second most spoken language in the country after Hindi. It is the primary language of West Bengal and is also the national language of Bangladesh, making it the second most spoken in the wider subcontinent.

The Bhagavad Gita explores various spiritual paths, including Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge) and Karma Yoga (the path of action). In several verses, such as 4.33, it suggests that all ritualistic actions eventually culminate in and are surpassed by transcendental knowledge.

The Brahmanas are a layer of Vedic Sanskrit texts that provide instructions on how to perform rituals and explain the symbolic meaning of ceremonies. They serve as a guide for priests in conducting sacrifices and other religious duties described in the Vedas.

Salman Rushdie is the author of the controversial 1988 novel 'The Satanic Verses'. The book led to significant international debate and a fatwa being issued against him, though he remains a highly celebrated figure in modern literature.

John Dewey, a prominent educational reformer, viewed the teacher's role as a facilitator and guide who assists students in their learning journey. This philosophy shifts the focus from a strict authority figure to a supportive mentor who helps students explore their environment.

Malayalam is the principal and official language of the Indian state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and belongs to the Dravidian language family.

Under the 'Operation Blackboard' scheme introduced by the National Policy on Education 1986, it was mandated that every primary school should have at least two all-weather rooms and at least two teachers. This was part of an effort to provide basic minimum facilities to all primary schools in the country.

'Vande Mataram' was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s and was later included in his 1882 novel 'Anandamath'. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement and is now the National Song of India.

Breast milk provides the perfect balance of nutrients for a baby's growth and is easier for their developing digestive system to process than formula. Additionally, it is naturally hygienic and contains antibodies that help protect the infant from infections.

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi that primarily targets the digestive system. It causes inflammation and potential ulceration in the small intestine, which is the primary site of infection and damage.

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth and either partially or fully blocking the Sun's light. This phenomenon can only occur during the New Moon phase when the three bodies are aligned.

Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C, an essential nutrient found in citrus fruits and vegetables. It is vital for the repair of body tissues, the immune system, and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

The pancreas is a dual-function gland located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes (exocrine function) as well as hormones like insulin and glucagon (endocrine function). Insulin is crucial for regulating blood sugar levels in the body.

Dialysis is a medical procedure that acts as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people with kidney failure. It filters waste products and excess water from the blood, a task normally performed by healthy kidneys.

Akbar the Great is well-known for his policy of religious tolerance (Sulh-i-kul) and for abolishing the Jizya tax on non-Muslims. He even attempted to create a syncretic religion called Din-i-Ilahi to unite his diverse subjects under a common moral code.

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee on 8 August 1942. It demanded an immediate end to British rule in India and featured the famous 'Do or Die' slogan.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse in the compound of Birla House in New Delhi. This tragic event occurred just a few months after India gained independence from British rule.

Zero Hour is an informal tool available to Members of Parliament to raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice. It typically starts at 12 noon, immediately following the Question Hour, and is unique to the Indian parliamentary system.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Kerala has the highest literacy rate in the country. Mizoram ranks second, maintaining a very high literacy rate due to strong community and government focus on education in the state.