Explore topic-wise MCQs in Education and Teaching.

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1.

Atal Ranking of higher education institutes and universities is related to achievements in

A. Basic sciences research
B. Innovation and entrepreneurship development
C. Distance mode education
D. Promotion of environmentally sustainable practices.
Answer» C. Distance mode education
2.

Identify the scheme which aims to encourage Social Science Research in Policy relevant areas so as to provide vital inputs in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation

A. ICSSR Fellowship
B. Cognitive Initiatives
C. ICSSR-IMPRESS
D. ICSSR Research Projects
Answer» D. ICSSR Research Projects
3.

Choose the institutions which are not authorized to confer degree according to UGC Act 1956:A) Institutions established under linguistic minorityB) Deemed to be UniversitiesC) Constituent CollegesD) Affiliated CollegesChoose the correct option:

A. A, B and D only
B. A, B and C only
C. B, C and D only
D. A, C and D only
Answer» E.
4.

In which year, the Union Government decided that all cases pertaining to the allocation of grants-in-aid from public funds to the Central Universities and other universities and institutions of higher learning might be referred to the University Grants Commission ?

A. 1952
B. 1953
C. 1954
D. 1956
Answer» B. 1953
5.

Most of the State Universities are ___________ in nature.

A. Affiliating Universities
B. Deemed Universities
C. Self-financing Universities
D. Private Universities
Answer» B. Deemed Universities
6.

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, is one of the Asia's biggest Agricultural University, located at_____ in Haryana.

A. Hisar
B. Ambala
C. Faridabad
D. Rohtak
Answer» B. Ambala
7.

Long form of AICTE is :

A. All India Council for Technical Education
B. All India Commission for Technology Education
C. All India Committee for Teachers’ Education
D. All India Congress for Trainee Education
Answer» B. All India Commission for Technology Education
8.

In which of the Universities named below, correspondence courses were initiated in 1962?

A. University of Madras
B. University of Bombay
C. University of Calcutta
D. University of Delhi
Answer» E.
9.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: An institution in the field of higher education seeking deemed to be university status must have been in existence for at least 10 years.Statement II: A deemed to be university must have at least five post - graduate departments In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is flase
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» E.
10.

Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer from the group given below :List I(Universities)List II(Locations) Y) Jagannath Sanskrit University 1) Tirupati R) Rashtriya Sanskrit University 2) Darbhanga L) Kameshwarshing Sanskrit University 3) Puri W) Gurukul Kangari Sanskrit University 4) Haridwar

A. Y - (4), R - (3), L - (1), W - (2)
B. Y - (2), R - (4), L - (3), W - (1)
C. Y - (1), R - (2), L - (4), W - (3)
D. Y - (3), R - (1), L - (2), W - (4)
Answer» E.
11.

An Inter-University Center for Yogic sciences has been set up by University Grants Commission in the state of

A. Karnataka
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttrakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh
12.

Higher education in India is the responsibility of

A. State and Central Governments
B. State Government
C. Central Government
D. Private Universities
Answer» B. State Government
13.

NIRF stands for

A. National Informational Repository Fund
B. National Institute of Rural Folks
C. National Institutional Ranking Framework
D. National Institute of Ranking Framework
Answer» D. National Institute of Ranking Framework
14.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: Universities are established by Central/State Act under 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956Statement II: Deemed to be University is declared by a Notification of the Central Government, on the advice of the UGC, under section 3 of the UGC Act. 1956In light of the above statement, chosen the most appropriate answer from the option given below

A. Both statement I and statement II are true
B. Both statement I and statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true
Answer» B. Both statement I and statement II are false
15.

In Amarakantak, MP, a national University is established. Name it.

A. Indira Gandhi National Law University
B. Indira Gandhi National Women’s University
C. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
D. Indira Gandhi National Open University
Answer» D. Indira Gandhi National Open University
16.

Instructional communication in the distance education mode is:

A. Unstructured
B. Self-regulatory
C. Informal
D. Structured and interactive
Answer» E.
17.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: The three greatest challenges facing higher education in India, described by FICCI (2012) are expansion, equity and excellenceStatement II: While all three issues indicated in Statement I are inter - linked, equity to a large extent is dependent on expansion and accessIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement Ii is true
Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
18.

Choose the oriental learning institutes in India from the following:A) Asiatic SocietyB) Madras Sanskrit CollegeC) Tezpur UniversityD) Mythic SocietyChoose the correct option:

A. A), B) and D) only
B. A), B) and C) only
C. A), C) and D) only
D. B), C) and D) only
Answer» B. A), B) and C) only
19.

For creation and development of MOOC courses in different disciplines MHRD has notified _________ is one of the eight national co-ordinators.

A. Mumbai Vidyapeeth
B. U.G.C.
C. YCMOU
D. IIT Mumbai
Answer» C. YCMOU
20.

‘Gyan Vijnan Vimuktaye’ isthe motto of

A. IGNOU
B. Jana Vijnana Aayog
C. University of Mysuru
D. UGC
Answer» E.
21.

An institution desirous of applying for deemed to be university status must have been in existence for at least

A. 5 Years
B. 10 Years
C. 20 Years
D. 25 Years
Answer» D. 25 Years
22.

'AICTE' is responsible for the planning, coordination and management of:

A. Teacher Education
B. Distance Education
C. Technical and Management Education
D. School Education
Answer» D. School Education
23.

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies is located at

A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. Shimla
Answer» E.
24.

According to UGC list published the state with the most universities is :

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Rajasthan
Answer» E.
25.

One of the following criteria is not used for purposes of ‘accreditation’ by NAAC

A. Governance and leadership
B. Teaching-learning and evaluation
C. Rapport of teachers with students
D. Information and learning resources
Answer» D. Information and learning resources
26.

Given below are two statement, one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Systems of education which are place-specific, time-specific and person-specific are said to be formal and are created by laid down law and proceduresReason R: Open universities and open schools are the example of a formal system of education because they are created by laid down proceduresIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true
27.

In which state the first children's university was established in India?

A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer» E.
28.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: A deemed to be university is a non-affiliating universityStatement II: The teacher-student ratio in a deemed to be university must not be less than 1:10In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
29.

As per UGC 10-point grading system for CBCS, the letter grade ?A+" means :

A. Outstanding
B. Very Good
C. Excellent
D. Good
Answer» D. Good
30.

Name the Director of NAAC

A. Prof. V. S. Prasad
B. Dr. S.C. Sharma
C. Prof. H. A. Ranganath
D. Prof. D. P. Singh
Answer» C. Prof. H. A. Ranganath
31.

From the following, identify the organisation that provides a common platform to all universities including institutions of national importance:

A. University Grants Commission
B. Association of Indian Universities
C. Distance Education Council
D. Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Answer» C. Distance Education Council
32.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: The UGC in India has statutory responsibility for maintenance of quality and coordination of institutions of higher educationStatement II: The NCTE being a regulatory body for teacher education in India comes under the control of UGCIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
33.

Match the following with regard to the location of the institutes.List– IList– IIa) Hyderabad1) National Brain Research Centreb) Dona Paula2) University of Petroleum and Energy studiesc) Manesar3) National Institute of Nutritiond) Dehradun4) National Institute of Oceanography 5) National Institute of Design

A. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 5
B. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
C. a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
D. a - 3, b - 4, c - 5, d - 2
Answer» D. a - 3, b - 4, c - 5, d - 2
34.

NCTE is responsible for the quality of ______ in India.

A. Technical Education
B. Teacher Education
C. Computer Education
D. Commerce and Trade Education
Answer» C. Computer Education