B.Ed GK Test - 3

The National Policy on Education (1986) set a target to increase the national expenditure on education to 6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to ensure adequate funding for the sector.

The Indian Education Commission (1964-66), popularly known as the Kothari Commission, formally recommended the 10+2+3 structure to create a uniform pattern of education across the country. While the Calcutta University Commission of 1917 had suggested an intermediate stage, the full three-tier scheme was the hallmark of the Kothari recommendations.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India to act as a literary, scientific, and charitable society. Its primary mandate is to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on academic matters and policies aimed at improving the quality of school education.

The color black absorbs all wavelengths of visible light and does not reflect any back to the eye. Because this light energy is converted into thermal energy, black objects heat up much faster than objects of other colors.

A microscope is an optical instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. It uses a series of lenses to magnify the image of the specimen, whereas a telescope is used for distant objects and a periscope for viewing around obstacles.

The Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Indian Independence, broke out on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. It began when Indian sepoys refused to use the new Enfield rifle cartridges, leading to a widespread uprising against British rule.

Electroplating is the process of using an electric current to deposit a thin layer of metal onto the surface of another object. This is commonly done to improve corrosion resistance, enhance appearance, or increase surface hardness.

Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his immense contribution to the Indian national movement and his work on the 'Drain of Wealth' theory. He was also the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons.

In the historical context of Indian public finance during the late 20th century, indirect taxes (like excise and customs) accounted for a very high percentage of total revenue, often cited around 80%. While modern reforms and GST have changed these ratios, this remains a standard figure in older general knowledge texts.

Karma Yoga is a book based on lectures delivered by Swami Vivekananda in New York. It explores the concept of achieving spiritual perfection through the path of selfless action and duty without attachment to the results.

India has a mixed economy, which is a system that combines characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. It allows for a private sector to operate for profit while the government maintains control over essential public services and strategic industries.

Prison Diary is a collection of notes and reflections written by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) during his imprisonment in 1975 during the Emergency. It provides insight into his thoughts on democracy and his call for 'Total Revolution'.

Mudrarakshasa is a historical play in Sanskrit written by Vishakhadatta. It describes the political maneuvers used by Chanakya to help Chandragupta Maurya ascend the throne and consolidate his power.

Raghuvamsha is a celebrated Sanskrit epic poem (Mahakavya) composed by Kalidasa. It chronicles the lives of the kings of the Raghu dynasty, including Dilipa, Raghu, Dasharatha, and Rama.

Amarasimha was an ancient Indian scholar and poet who authored the Amarakosha, the most famous Sanskrit lexicon (dictionary). While Panini was a grammarian, Amarasimha's work specifically focused on vocabulary and synonyms.

The Crisis of India is a book by Ronald Segal (spelled Sehgal in the options), published in 1965. It offers a critical perspective on India's social, political, and economic landscape shortly after the Nehru era.

The Three Musketeers is a classic historical adventure novel written by the French author Alexandre Dumas in 1844. It follows the adventures of d'Artagnan and his three companions in the service of the French King.

Wake Up, India: A Plea for Social Reform is a book by Annie Besant. She was a prominent British socialist and theosophist who became a leader in the Indian independence movement and served as the first female president of the Indian National Congress.

Utopia was written by Thomas More (spelled Moore in the options) and published in 1516. The book describes an ideal island society and has since become the standard term for any perfect or idealized community.

The Durgiana Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is often noted for its architectural similarity to the nearby Golden Temple.

The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) complex has four gates, one on each side. These four entrances symbolize that the temple is open to people of all four castes and from all four directions of the world.

Basanti is a well-known Hindi novel written by Bhishma Sahni. The story revolves around a girl named Basanti and her life in the bastis (slums) of Delhi, reflecting the author's focus on social realism.

Amrita Sher-Gil was a renowned Hungarian-Indian painter and is considered one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century. She is often called India's Frida Kahlo for her revolutionary style and portraits.