B.Ed GK Test - 7

Before the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, education was a subject under the State List. The amendment moved it to the Concurrent List, allowing both the Union and State governments to make laws on education.

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 but arrived in India in February 1928. It was sent to report on the working of the Indian constitution established by the Act of 1919.

Acoustics is the branch of physics concerned with the study of sound, including its production, transmission, and effects. Astronomy deals with celestial bodies, and astrology is the study of the movements of stars as a supposed influence on human affairs.

The National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 had broad objectives including the removal of disparities and equalizing educational opportunity. Because the provided options A and B are either too narrow or technically inaccurate (it used a framework rather than a single uniform syllabus), 'None of the above' is the most appropriate choice.

The Kothari Commission (1964-66) recommended the 10+2+3 pattern of education, which consists of 10 years of general education, 2 years of higher secondary, and 3 years for a first degree. This structure was intended to standardize education across India.

While academic qualifications and professional training are mandatory for eligibility, a 'teaching attitude' (aptitude and passion) is considered the most critical factor for success in the profession. It ensures the teacher is psychologically and emotionally prepared to handle the needs of students.

Joseph Priestley is credited with the discovery of oxygen in 1774 by heating mercuric oxide. Although Carl Wilhelm Scheele discovered it earlier, Priestley published his findings first.

Phrenology was a 19th-century pseudoscience that involved the measurement of bumps on the skull to predict mental traits. It was based on the false idea that the brain is a collection of organs that correspond to different faculties and affect skull shape.

Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian friar, is known as the father of genetics for his experiments with pea plants. He established the laws of segregation and independent assortment, which explain how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indian nationalists because it was an 'all-white' commission with no Indian members. Indians felt it was an insult that their constitutional future was being decided without any representation from their own people.

Historically, agriculture has been the primary source of national income and the largest employer in India. While the service sector now contributes more to the GDP, agriculture remains the traditional 'backbone' of the Indian economy in many academic contexts.

Sant Namadev was a prominent Bhakti saint from Maharashtra who wrote his devotional hymns, known as Abhangas, in the Marathi language. Some of his hymns are also included in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Baru Chandidas was a significant 14th-century poet of the early Bhakti movement in Bengal. His most famous work, 'Srikrishna Kirtana', is a foundational piece of Bengali literature.

The Ashtadhyayi is an ancient Sanskrit text on grammar written by the scholar Panini around the 4th century BCE. It is highly systematic and laid the foundation for Classical Sanskrit.

Goswami Tulsidas, the author of the Ramcharitmanas, lived during the 16th and early 17th centuries. His life coincided with the reigns of the Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir.

'Abhijnanashakuntalam', commonly known as 'Shakuntala', is a masterpiece play by the classical Sanskrit poet and playwright Kalidasa. It is considered one of the finest works of Indian literature.

Kadambari is a romantic novel in Sanskrit, written by Banabhatta in the 7th century. Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi (court poet) of King Harshavardhana. He is also famous for writing the Harshacharita, a biography of the king.

The Iron Pillar of Delhi, located at the Qutb complex in Mehrauli, was constructed during the Gupta Empire. It is famous for its rust-resistant composition and bears inscriptions mentioning a king named Chandra, identified as Chandragupta II. It stands as a testament to the advanced metallurgy of ancient India.

Bharatendu Harishchandra is widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature and Hindi theatre. He transitioned Hindi literature from the medieval devotional style to modern realism. His works played a significant role in the development of the Khari Boli dialect.

Seth Govind Das was a prominent Indian independence activist and a distinguished writer known for his contributions to Hindi drama. He wrote numerous plays and was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. His work significantly influenced the evolution of modern Hindi theater.

Surdas was a 16th-century blind Hindu devotional poet and singer, known for his lyrics in praise of Krishna. He is best known for his magnum opus, the 'Sur Sagar'. Despite his blindness, his descriptions of Krishna's childhood are celebrated for their vivid detail.