Mcq Short Answers
The Indian National Congress was founded:
Answer: (i) In 1885
Explanation:
The
Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885 in Bombay.
The Macaulay Minute was proclaimed:
Answer: (iii) In 1835
Explanation:
Lord
Macaulay presented his famous minute in favour of
English education in 1835.
Chairman of the Drafting
Committee:
Answer: (i) B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation:
Dr.
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
Regarding 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao':
Answer: (ii) Shishu Kanya
Explanation:
This
program was launched for the education and protection of the girl child.
Proponent of Nayi Talim Method:
Answer: (i) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
Gandhiji
proposed this education system based on handicrafts.
Medium of instruction in Pathshala:
Answer: (ii) Bengali Language
Explanation:
Teaching
was done in the local language.
The family is:
Answer: (i) Example explanation of primary institutions
: The first and foremost
institutions of socialization.
'Decade of Peace' Second Stage
:
Answer: (ii) The years 2001 to 2010
Explanation:
The
period declared by the United Nations.
Central Legislature of India:
Answer: (ii) Bicameral
Interpretation:
Consists
of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Equal Opportunity in Education:
Answer: (i) Example of Justice in Education
Explanation:
Fundamental
Principles of Establishing Equality.
Approval of POCSO Act:
Answer: (ii) Interpretation in 2012
: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Act.
Adult Education Program:
Answer: (iii) Social Education
Explanation:
For
marginalized groups in society.
The capital of Calcutta was:
Answer: (ii) Until 1911
Explanation:
Year
of Shifting to Delhi.
Respect for the National Anthem:
Answer: (i) Explanation
of Fundamental Duties
: contained in Part IV of the Constitution.
Right to Education of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes:
Answer: (iv) Explanation in Article 46 of the Constitution
: Provision of privileges.
Medium used in EDUSAT:
Answer: (iv) Television
Explanation:
Promotion
of satellite-based education.
Points in Braille:
Answer: (i) 6 explanations
: 2 dots in 3 rows.
Special Education Strategy:
Answer: (iv) Explanation of all of these
: Multidisciplinary approach
is required.
Means of Social Change:
Answer: (iv) School
Explanation:
The
education system is the main driving force.
Characteristics of Marginalized Populations:
Answer: (iv) All of these
are
explained: multifaceted problematic.
The 'John' Society was founded:
Answer: (ii) In 1904
Explanation:
Rabindranath
Tagore founded the 'John' Society in 1904.
Education
Level Discussed in the First Commission of Independent India:
Answer: (iii) Secondary Education
Explanation: The Secondary Education Commission (Mudaliar Commission)
of 1952-53 focused on secondary education reforms.
Founder
of Asiatic Society
:Answer: (i) Sir William Jones
Explanation:
The Asiatic Society was established in Calcutta in 1784.
Harijan Patrika Publisher:Answer:
(iii) Mahatma
GandhiExplanation:
Gandhiji
started this anti-untouchability magazine in 1933.
Origin of Common School
System Concept:
Answer: (ii) Kothari Commission (1964-66)
Explanation:
This
recommendation was made to bring parity in education.
Number
of Houses of the Indian Parliament:
Answer: (ii) Consists of two
interpretations:
Lok
Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Model
of Indian Government:
Answer: (iii) Britain
Explanation:
Parliamentary
form of government follows the British model.
Constitutional
Basis of Minority Educational Institutions:
Answer: (ii) Article 30
Explanation: Gives minorities the right to form their
own educational institutions.
Applicability of RTE Act
:Answer: (iv) All of India excluding Union Territories
Explanation:
Different
rules apply to Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territories.
Internet
Example:
Answer: (iii) Information and Communication Technology
Explanation: Belongs to ICT.
Age Limit of RTE Act 2009:
Answer: (iii) Children of 6-14 years
Explanation:
Provision
of free and compulsory education.
Number
of Braille dots:
Answer: (i) 6
explanations
: 2 dots in 3 rows.
Use of
Audiometer:
Answer: (ii) Hearing test
Explanation:
Used
in the diagnosis of hearing impairment.
Correct
statement:
Answer: (i) Gender is the interpretation of the social concept
: gender is socially
constructed, sex is biological.
Amendment
to Women's Reservation:
Answer: (ii) 73rd and 74th
Explanation: Introduction of women quota in Panchayats and Urban
Local bodies in 1992.
Constitutional
Position of Education:
Answer: (iii) Explanation
in the
Concurrent List
: Added to the 42nd Amendment (1976).
Medium of EDUSAT:
Answer: (iv) Television
Interpretation:
Satellite
based distance learning system.
Status
of the capital of Calcutta:
Answer: (ii) Up to 1911
Explanation:
Announcement
of transfer of capital to Delhi Durbar.
Education
of Slightly Disabled Children:
Answer: (iv) Explanation in the Inclusive Classroom
: Mainstreaming Education of
Children with Special Needs.
Means
of Social Change:
Answer: (ii) Education
Explanation:
Education
is the most powerful tool for social change.
Establishment of 'Dawn Society':
Answer: (ii) Explanation in 1904 AD
: Founded by Rabindranath
Tagore.
Commission Recommending Higher Education:
Answer: (i) Dr. Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49)
Explanation:
Proposes reforms in university education in
India.
'Magna Carta' of Education
:
Answer: (iii) Wood's Despatch (1854)
Explanation:
Laid
the foundation of the modern education system in British India.
NCRHE Formation
:Answer: (iv) 1956 AD
Explanation:
For
the development of rural higher education.
Common School Concepts
:Answer: (ii) Kothari Commission (1964-66)
Explanation:
Recommendations
to bring equality in education.
Objectives of Operation Blackboard:
Answer: (iv) Explanation of all
: Infrastructure and quality
improvement of primary education.
Janardhana Reddy Committee:
Answer: (i) Explanation in 1992
: Report on prevention of wastage of
education.
Revocation of Property Rights:
Answer: (ii) 44th Amendment (1978)
Explanation:
Caused
by the experience of the emergency.
Composition of Parliament:
Answer: (i) Rajya
Sabha and Lok Sabha
Explanation:
As per Article 79 of the Constitution.
Lowest Judicial Level:
Answer: (iii) Nyay Panchayat
Explanation:
Rural
level judicial system.
Right to Minority Education:
Answer: (ii) Explanation
of Article 30: Right to form own educational
institutions.
Free Education at RTE
:Answer: (ii) Explanation in
Chapter II
: Details in Section 3.
Computer Literacy:
Answer: (iv) All
Explanations:
Basic
Knowledge and Practical Skills.
Salamanca Conference:
Answer: (ii) Explanation in 1994
: International Declaration of
Inclusive Education.
Number of Braille dots:
Answer: (i) 6
explanations
: 2 dots in 3 rows.
Octed Band Instrument:
Answer: (i) Deafness
Explanation:
Used
in the measurement of hearing.
Proponent of Gender Theory
:Answer: (iii) Talcott Persson
Explanation:
Proponent
of social role theory.
Reservation Measures:
Answer: (iii) Explanation of Section
46: Education and Economic Development
of Scheduled Castes/Tribes.
Pathshala Medium:
Answer: (ii) Bengali
Explanation:
Teaching
in the local language.
Epistemic and Social Determinism:
Answer: (iv) Piaget, Vygotsky
Explanation:
Theories
of cognitive and social interaction, respectively.
·
Proponent of non-Talim method:
Answer: (i) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
Gandhiji
proposed this education system based on handicrafts.
·
Medium of instruction in Pathshala:
Answer: (ii) Bengali Language
Explanation:
Teaching
was done in the local language.
·
Establishment of the first Madrasah:
Answer: (ii) In 1781
Explanation:
Calcutta
Madrasah was established.
·
Establishment of Sanskrit College:
Answer: (ii) In 1792
Explanation:
Founded
by Jonathan Duncan.
·
Serampore Mission Founder:
Answer: (iii) Carey
Explanation:
Founded
by William Carey in 1799.
·
Family Type:
Answer: (i) Primary Institution
Explanation:
The
first and foremost institution of socialization.
·
RTE 2009 Age Limit:
Answer: (iii) 6-14 years
Explanation:
Provision
of free and compulsory education.
·
Gandhi's Universal Education Demand:
Answer: (ii) Explanation in 1937
: Raised in the Wardha
Education Plan.
·
RTE-2009 Responsibilities:
Answer: (iii) Interpretation of
Central-State
and Local Bodies: Implementation in Joint Responsibility.
·
Decade of Peace:
Answer: (iii) 2001-2010
Explanation:
Proclaimed
by the United Nations.
·
Education for Punishment:
Answer: (ii) Social Justice Education
Explanation:
Building
a just society.
·
Central Legislatures:
Answer: (ii) Bicameral
Interpretation: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
·
Maximum members of the Rajya Sabha:
Answer: (ii) 250
Explanation: As per Article 80 of the
Constitution.
·
Kolkata
Capital:
Answer: (ii) Up to 1911
Explanation: Transfer to Delhi.
·
Equal Opportunity:
Answer: (i) Example explanation of
justice
: the principle of establishing equality.
·
Inclusive
Education:
Answer: (iv) Joint Education in Common
Schools
Explanation: Special needs and ordinary children together.
·
National Anthem:
Answer: (i) Explanation of Fundamental Duties
:
contained in Part IV of the Constitution.
·
Learning Disabilities Classification:
Answer: (i) Explaining Verbal and Linguistic Problems
: Definition of the American Institute.
·
Rights of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes:
Answer: (iv) Explanation in Section
46: Provision for Education and Economic Development.
·
EDUSAT Medium:
Answer: (iv) Television
Explanation: Satellite based education dissemination.
Short Q&A (in 25 words):
Barriers to girls'
education:
o Social prejudice
o Insecurity
Barriers to Inclusive
Education:
o Lack of infrastructure
o Shortage of trained teachers
Mild Mental Retardation:
o 50-70 IQ score
o Basic education is possible
Use of ICT:
o Digital Classroom
o Online Education Resources
Youth Culture:
o Behavior of Digital
Generation
o The Impact of Social Media
First-generation students:
o First school in the family
o Financial and Cultural
Challenges
Limitations of textbooks:
o Gender discrimination
(showing girls in housework)
o Urban bias (lack of rural
life)
Impact of DPEP:
o Increase in early enrollment
o Improvement in girls'
education
Importance of Concurrent
List:
o Centre-State Coordination
o Implementation of National
Education Policy
Advantages of CAL:
o Interactive Learning
o Opportunities for Self
Learning
Lessons for Peacebuilding:
o Increased tolerance
o Conflict resolution skills
Functions of NCF:
o Curriculum formulation
o Determination of Teaching
Method
West Bengal Initiatives of RTE 2009:
o 25% Free admission to private schools
o Mid-day meal introduced
Role of Teachers in Gender
Equality:
o Use of gender-sensitive language
o Equivalence classification
Functions of RCI:
o Special Teacher Training
Quality Control
o Formulation of Disability
Education Policy
Cost of Schools:
o Resource Sharing
o Joint Professional
Development
o Curriculum Adjustment
o Quality Assurance
Practicing Democracy in
Schools:
o Creating a sense of civic
responsibility
o Learning Active
Participation
Advantages of CAL:
o Interactive Learning
o Opportunities for Self
Learning
Lessons for Peacebuilding:
o Increased tolerance
o Conflict resolution skills
Reasons for the release of
colonial influence:
o Formation of National
Identity
o Meeting local needs
Inclusive Education of NPE 1986:
o Launch of Special Education
Scheme
o IEDC (Integrated Learning) Program
Gender Equality Limitations
in Textbooks:
o Showing girls in household
chores
o Presenting men in
professional roles
Impact of DPEP:
o Increase in the initial
admission rate (example: from 60% to 82% in 1994-2002)
o Improvement in girls'
education
Importance of Education in
Concurrent List:
o Implementation of National
Education Policy
o Ensuring quality education
The Serampore Trio:
William Carey,
Joshua Marshman
and William Ward who founded the Serampore Mission.
Inclusive Education:
Integrated
education in the general classroom for children with special needs.
Computer literacy:
Basic knowledge
and practical skills to operate a computer.
Rationale for Joint
Enrollment:
o Centre-State Coordination
o Implementation of National
Education Policy
Ill effects of electronic
media:
o Loss of attention
o Increased aggressive
behavior
Peer Tutoring:
How students of the same age teach each other.
RTE 2009 Right to Admission:
The right to
free and compulsory admission of all children aged 6-14 years.
Impact of Gender Inequality:
o Female participation is
reduced
o Loss of self-confidence
Integrated Learning:
Joint teaching of students with general and
special needs.
Evils of Colonial Education:
o Reduced dependence on nature
o Neglect of indigenous
knowledge
Learning disabilities:
Educational
difficulties caused by neurological problems (e.g. dyslexia).
Article 45:
Provision of
free and compulsory education for children in the age group of 6-14 years (86th
amendment of 2002).
Magna
Carta:
Historical
document signed by King John of England in 1215 that established civil rights
limiting the powers of the king.
Use of ICT:
o Digital Classroom Management
o Distribution of Online
Education Resources
Characteristics of Special
Education:
o Personalized Learning Plan
o Specialized teaching methods
Role of Teachers in Gender
Equality:
o Use of gender-sensitive
language
o Ensuring Equal Participation
Lessons for Peacebuilding:
o Teaches tolerance and
coordination
o Develop conflict resolution
skills
Vocational
Education:
The education
method of developing practical skills necessary for the workplace.
Peer Tutoring:
Methods of
teaching each other among peers or classmates.
Functions of RCI:
o Special Teacher Training
Quality Control
o Formulation of Disability
Education Policy
First
generation students:
Those in the
family who are receiving their first formal education.
Educational Value of Schools:
o Resource Sharing
o Teacher Exchange Facility
o Joint Curriculum Development
o Quality Assurance
Buddy System:
A method of
helping one student support another, especially in inclusive
education.
Influence of the Media:
o Increased access to
knowledge
o Develop creativity
