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National Mission for Mathematical Sciences

This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the National Mission for Mathematical Sciences (NMMS), an initiative launched by the Government of India to promote research and education in mathematical sciences.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the National Mission for Mathematical Sciences (NMMS) launched?

  1. 2007
  2. 2008
  3. 2009
  4. 2010
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the NMMS?

  1. To promote research and education in mathematical sciences
  2. To provide scholarships to meritorious students in mathematics
  3. To establish centers of excellence in mathematics
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a component of the NMMS?

  1. National Initiative of Mathematical Sciences (NIMS)
  2. National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM)
  3. National Centre for Mathematics (NCM)
  4. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the duration of the NMMS?

  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 15 years
  4. 20 years
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a funding agency for the NMMS?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development
  2. Department of Science and Technology
  3. University Grants Commission
  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the total budget allocated for the NMMS?

  1. Rs. 1000 crore
  2. Rs. 2000 crore
  3. Rs. 3000 crore
  4. Rs. 4000 crore
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major achievement of the NMMS?

  1. Establishment of the National Centre for Mathematics (NCM)
  2. Launch of the National Initiative of Mathematical Sciences (NIMS)
  3. Introduction of the INSPIRE scholarship program
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the scholarship program offered by the NMMS to meritorious students in mathematics?

  1. INSPIRE scholarship
  2. NMMS scholarship
  3. NCM scholarship
  4. NBHM scholarship
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the eligibility criteria for the INSPIRE scholarship?

  1. Students should have secured at least 80% marks in mathematics in Class 10
  2. Students should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field
  3. Students should have a valid NMMS score
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many students are awarded the INSPIRE scholarship each year?

  1. 1000
  2. 2000
  3. 3000
  4. 4000
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the amount of the INSPIRE scholarship?

  1. Rs. 80,000 per year
  2. Rs. 1 lakh per year
  3. Rs. 1.2 lakh per year
  4. Rs. 1.5 lakh per year
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

For how many years is the INSPIRE scholarship awarded?

  1. 3 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 5 years
  4. 6 years
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the center of excellence in mathematics established by the NMMS?

  1. National Centre for Mathematics (NCM)
  2. National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM)
  3. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where is the National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) located?

  1. Mumbai
  2. Delhi
  3. Chennai
  4. Kolkata
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Centre for Mathematics (NCM)?

  1. To promote research in mathematical sciences
  2. To provide advanced training in mathematics
  3. To disseminate mathematical knowledge
  4. All of the above
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