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Education Policy and Sociology

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Education policy and sociology questions cover educational equity, school infrastructure, and literacy development strategies. Topics explore historical education acts, international policies, and the impact of technology in classrooms. These themes appear regularly in social science and general studies examinations.

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Education Policy and Sociology Questions

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

The revenue generated by the change in the rate of education cess will be utilized to fund which of the following sectors/segments of education in India?

  1. Primary Education

  2. Technical Education

  3. University Education

  4. Secondary Education

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The revenue generated by the education cess will be utilised to fund primary education. Primary education is the basic or the very first level of education, it is the most important level of education and is a fundamental right. Hence, the proceeds from education cess is used to fund primary education. 

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

Within the education sector the highest priority is given to which of the following govt schemes?

  1. Technical Education

  2. Primary Education

  3. High School Education

  4. Adult Education

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In education sector the highest priority is given to primary education. Primary education is the basic primary stage of education that is considered as a fundamental right for the age of 6-14 years of age. Hence, maximum importance is given. 

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

The percentage of education expenditure of total government expenditure indicates _______.

  1. how much of our income is being committed to the development of education

  2. importance of education in the scheme of things before the government

  3. both A and B

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The percentage of education expenditure of total government indicates importance of education in the scheme of things before the government. Percentage of education expenditure of total expenditure shows how much of the total expenditure has the government done on education thereby showing its importance. 

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

_______ education takes a major share of total education expenditure and the share of the ________ education is the least.

  1. Higher. Elementary

  2. Tertiary, elementary

  3. Elementary, higher

  4. Higher. tertiary

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Elementary education takes the highest major share of total expenditure and higher education is the least. Elementary education/primary education is the basic or the first level of education and hence, government emphasises on it more. 

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

Educational achievements in a country are indicated in terms of ______.

  1. adult literacy level

  2. primary education completion rate

  3. youth literacy rate

  4. all of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Educational achievements in the country are indicated in the country in terms of adult literacy, primary education completion rate, youth literacy rate. Literacy means having the ability to read and write whereas primary education is now a fundamental right for the kids aged 6-14 which will help them learn reading and writing. 

Hence, D is the correct option.

Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

Proceeds from 'Education cess' were to be used for _______.

  1. spending on elementary education

  2. spending on secondary education

  3. spending on higher education

  4. all of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Money received by way of education cess is to be used funding aided schools, spending on midday meals, on infrastructure for providing elementary education. 

Multiple choice nutrition and health status introduction to tamil nadu economy tamil nadu economy food security and nutrition economics

The rise in the literacy rate over the years could be attributed to better inputs in ____________.

  1. primary education

  2. secondary education

  3. higher education

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The rise in the literacy rate over the years could be attributed to better inputs in primary education. Primary education or elementary education often in primary school or elementary school is typically the first stage of compulsory education, coming between early childhood education and secondary education. 

Multiple choice nutrition and health status introduction to tamil nadu economy tamil nadu economy food security and nutrition economics

Primary (I-V) and upper primary (VI-VIII) which is the foundation of the pyramid in the education system is also called as ________.

  1. Elementary education

  2. Secondary education

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Elementary education is also called as primary education which is typically the first stage of compulsory education, coming between early childhood education and secondary education. It includes Primary (I-V) and upper primary (VI-VIII) classes which is the foundation of the pyramid in the education system.

Multiple choice political science transgender / third gender transgender achieving equality moving towards equality

An important reason why Muslim girls do not attend a school or drop out of school after a few years is _______.

  1. poverty

  2. superstition

  3. lack of willingness to go to school

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A common stereotype about Muslim is that they are not interested in educating girls and therefore do not send girls to school but the actual reason is that poverty amongst Muslim is an important reason why Muslim girls do not attend a school or drop out from school after a few years.

Multiple choice civics public facilities public facilities and my school efforts of the government in social circle and its effects on people government in social sector

What is Right to Education Act?

  1. Ever child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go school

  2. Obtain and complete primary education

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Right to Education Act, every child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go to school and complete primary education. For children with special needs, the upper age limit is 18 years of age instead of 14.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

The reason behind the high dropout rate of girls from the schools is ______________.

  1. non-availability of teachers

  2. governmental policies.

  3. peer pressure

  4. parents preference

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Boys are always preferred over girls by their parents because our society has been a male dominant society since beginning. The Parents prefer the boys to go school and receive education while girls are supposed to sit at homes and learn to do home chores. But with the advancing society the girls are also being sent to schools to receive education and are treated equally. 

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Rural areas lack educational facilities, especially those of higher education and rural people have to migrate to the urban centers for this purpose. 

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rural areas often lack advanced educational infrastructure, forcing students to move to urban centers for higher education. This is a well-documented trend in migration studies.

Multiple choice zoology our health introduction to health and disease health and its failure health and its significance

Proper nutrition and health of children can be provided by

  1. Proper educational facilities and mid-day meals in schools

  2. Distribution of food through public distribution system

  3. Provision of basic health care for all

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Health does not simply mean the absence of disease or physical fitness. It could be defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely an absence of disease. A balanced diet, personal hygiene, regular exercise, right attitude of mind and good habits are very important to maintain good health. Thus option D is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice geography economic activity people and resources utilisation of europe europe - peninsula of asia continents: europe

---------------- helps a country to stride towards prosperity.

  1. Health education

  2. Technical education

  3. Spiritual education

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Technical education helps a country to stride towards prosperity.
Technical education, the academic and vocational preparation of students for jobs involving applied science and modern technology. ... Technical education has as its objectives the preparation of graduates for occupations that are classed above the skilled crafts but below the scientific or engineering professions.