Educational Finance and Equity
This quiz covers the topic of Educational Finance and Equity, focusing on the Indian education system. It explores the various aspects of educational finance, including funding sources, allocation, and the impact of socio-economic factors on educational outcomes.
Questions
What is the primary source of funding for elementary and secondary education in India?
- Central Government
- State Government
- Local Government
- Private Sources
Which constitutional amendment made education a fundamental right in India?
- 86th Amendment
- 93rd Amendment
- 100th Amendment
- 102nd Amendment
What is the main objective of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?
- Providing free and compulsory education to all children
- Improving the quality of education
- Reducing dropout rates
- All of the above
Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in educational institutions?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
What is the main goal of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program?
- Universalization of secondary education
- Improving the quality of secondary education
- Reducing dropout rates
- All of the above
Which provision of the Indian Constitution allows for the reservation of seats in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 21
What is the main objective of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?
- Providing free and nutritious meals to school children
- Improving school attendance
- Reducing malnutrition
- All of the above
Which constitutional amendment made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?
- 86th Amendment
- 93rd Amendment
- 100th Amendment
- 102nd Amendment
What is the main goal of the RTE Act, 2009?
- Ensuring free and compulsory education to all children
- Improving the quality of education
- Reducing dropout rates
- All of the above
Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009 prohibits the collection of capitation fees by schools?
- Section 12(1)(c)
- Section 13(2)(a)
- Section 14(3)(b)
- Section 15(4)(c)
What is the main objective of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?
- Holistic development of children
- Improving the quality of education
- Reducing dropout rates
- All of the above
Which constitutional amendment made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?
- 86th Amendment
- 93rd Amendment
- 100th Amendment
- 102nd Amendment
What is the main goal of the RTE Act, 2009?
- Ensuring free and compulsory education to all children
- Improving the quality of education
- Reducing dropout rates
- All of the above
Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009 prohibits the collection of capitation fees by schools?
- Section 12(1)(c)
- Section 13(2)(a)
- Section 14(3)(b)
- Section 15(4)(c)
What is the main objective of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?
- Holistic development of children
- Improving the quality of education
- Reducing dropout rates
- All of the above