Reforms and Initiatives in Modern Indian Education System

This quiz will test your knowledge on the reforms and initiatives taken in the modern Indian education system.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key reform introduced by the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986?

  1. Emphasis on vocational education
  2. Introduction of the 10+2+3 system
  3. Delinking of degrees from jobs
  4. Establishment of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in which year?

  1. 1993
  2. 2000
  3. 2001
  4. 2002
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a component of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009?

  1. Free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years
  2. No detention policy up to Class VIII
  3. Provision of mid-day meals
  4. Establishment of School Management Committees (SMCs)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in which year?

  1. 2007
  2. 2008
  3. 2009
  4. 2010
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key feature of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?

  1. Emphasis on child-centered learning
  2. Integration of knowledge across disciplines
  3. Focus on rote memorization
  4. Development of critical thinking skills
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) was launched in which year?

  1. 2009
  2. 2010
  3. 2011
  4. 2012
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key objective of the Skill India Mission?

  1. To train youth in skills that are relevant to the job market
  2. To provide employment opportunities to skilled youth
  3. To promote entrepreneurship among youth
  4. To establish skill development centers across the country
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 2015
  2. 2016
  3. 2017
  4. 2018
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key feature of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

  1. Introduction of a 5+3+3+4 system
  2. Emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy
  3. Promotion of multilingualism
  4. Delinking of degrees from jobs
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) was established in which year?

  1. 2019
  2. 2020
  3. 2021
  4. 2022
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key component of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?

  1. Free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years
  2. Provision of mid-day meals
  3. Construction of school buildings
  4. Teacher training
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers (NISHTHA) was launched in which year?

  1. 2019
  2. 2020
  3. 2021
  4. 2022
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key feature of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

  1. Introduction of a 5+3+3+4 system
  2. Emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy
  3. Promotion of multilingualism
  4. Delinking of degrees from jobs
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) was established in which year?

  1. 2019
  2. 2020
  3. 2021
  4. 2022
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key component of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?

  1. Free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years
  2. Provision of mid-day meals
  3. Construction of school buildings
  4. Teacher training