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

Which of the following is true?

  1. The differences in literacy rates between males and females are narrowing signifying a positive development in gender equity

  2. Literacy rates for both adults as well as youth have increased

  3. The level of unemployment among educated youth is the highest

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the statements are true. The difference in the literacy rates between males and females are narrowing signifying a positive development in gender equity, literacy rates for both adults as well as youth have increased and the level of employment among educated youth is the highest. 

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

Educational achievements in India are indicated by an _______________.

  1. increase in adult literacy rate

  2. increase in primary completion rate

  3. increase in youth literacy rate

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Generally, educational achievements in a country are indicated in terms of adult literacy level, primary education completion rate and youth literacy rate. These statistics have increased during the period 1990 to 2000.
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 history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

86th Amendment of the Constitution of India, made free and compulsory education a fundamental right of all children in the age group __________.

  1. 3-15 years

  2. 6-14 years

  3. 6-15 years

  4. 5-18 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sarva shiksha abhiyan is an Indian government initiative of making free and compulsory education to children between the age of 6-14 years of age as a fundamental right. 

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

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Adult literacy rate of females is much lower than that of males.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

True. Adult literacy rate of female is lower than that of men. Female literacy has increased in the previous years but is yet not at par with male literacy. The government has taken various measures for empowerment of women. 

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

State whether the following statements are True or False.
No policies are implemented after independence for the improvement of literacy rate.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
False. There are a lot of policies that the government has implemented after independence for improvement of literacy rate. Policies like Sarva shiksha abhiyan for making primary education compulsory and district education programme has increased the number of schools in many districts of the country. They also introduced mid day meals programs in 1995 to promote education and nutrition in kids. 
Multiple choice history educational development in india educational development of independent india quality of population human capital formation in india

State whether the following statements are True or False.
National policy on education was revised in the year $1990$.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

False. The national policy on education was revised in the year 1994. National economic policy is concerned with promoting education among India's people. 

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

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Defective education system is an important cause of urban unemployment.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

True. Defective education system is an important cause of urban unemployment. Lack of education takes away a lot of forthcoming opportunities.  

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

Mid-day Meal scheme was launched in _________.

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. June 1997

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mid day meal scheme launched in 1995 is a scheme introduced by the government to promote basic primary education. The scheme helps to provide better nutrients to the kids by providing food. It is introduced with the intention to increase attendance, retain kids, and also improves nutritional level of the kids.