NEP - 2020
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
What is considered a key factor for
India's progress and leadership on the global stage?
A. Universal
access to high-quality education
B. Development
of big data and AI
C. Increasing
literacy rates in rural areas
D. Improved
healthcare systems
Answer:
A
2.
What type of jobs are expected to decline
due to the rise of AI and machine learning?
A. Skilled
jobs in technology
B. Jobs
in humanities
C. Unskilled
jobs
D. Academic
research roles
Answer:
C
3.
The National Education Policy 2019
emphasizes moving education toward:
A. Memorization
and rote learning
B. Experiential,
holistic, and discovery-oriented learning
C. Increased
standardization of curriculums
D. Focus
on arts and sports exclusively
Answer:
B
4.
By what year does the NEP aim for India to
have a high-quality education system accessible to all learners?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2023
Answer:
B
5.
What dual goals does the NEP 2019 aim to
achieve?
A. Economic
growth and global competitiveness
B. Developmental
imperatives and a just, equitable society
C. Scientific
innovation and cultural preservation
D. Technological
advancement and international collaboration
Answer:
B
6.
Which principle ensures learners can
design their own educational paths?
A. Full
equity and inclusion
B. Multidisciplinary
approach
C. Flexibility
in learning trajectories
D. Emphasis
on cultural diversity
Answer:
C
7.
What type of learning does NEP prioritize
over rote memorization?
A. Conceptual
understanding and critical thinking
B. Extensive
exam preparation
C. Peer-based
interactive learning
D. Non-academic
extracurricular activities
Answer:
A
8.
What aspect does NEP 2019 emphasize to
ensure a well-rounded education system?
A. High
investment in technology integration
B. Inclusion
of vocational training only
C. Regular
formative assessments
D. Elimination
of arts and humanities
Answer:
C
9.
The NEP considers education to be:
A. A
privilege for the wealthy
B. A
public service and a fundamental right
C. Optional
in rural areas
D. Exclusively
regulated by private institutions
Answer:
B
10.
What type of oversight system is promoted
by the NEP?
A. Strict
and bureaucratic
B. Light
but tight
C. Flexible
and lenient
D. Technology-dependent
only
Answer:
B
11.
The vision of NEP 2019 is to transform
India into:
A. A
developed economy by 2040
B. An
equitable and vibrant knowledge society
C. A
country focused solely on STEM education
D. A
global leader in vocational education
Answer:
B
12.
What is described as an "urgent
national mission" in NEP 2019?
A. Integration
of AI into curriculums
B. Attaining
foundational literacy and numeracy
C. Expanding
higher education institutes
D. Mandatory
use of technology in all schools
Answer:
B
13.
What is NOT a suggested solution for
addressing the foundational literacy and numeracy crisis?
A. Filling
teacher vacancies in disadvantaged areas
B. Utilizing
peer tutoring methods
C. Eliminating
extracurricular activities in schools
D. Introducing
trained volunteers to assist in teaching
Answer:
C
14.
Which health-related initiative is
recommended to improve learning outcomes?
A. Distribution
of health supplements
B. Nutritious
breakfast programs
C. Construction
of hospital facilities in schools
D. Mandatory
yoga sessions
Answer:
B
15.
Up to which grade does the NEP recommend
instruction in the home/local language?
A. Grade
5
B. Grade
8
C. Grade
10
D. Grade
12
Answer:
B
16.
What is emphasized as a benefit of
multilingual education?
A. Increased
focus on rote memorization
B. Promotion
of English as the sole medium
C. Enhanced
cognitive development in children
D. Focus
only on regional languages
Answer:
C
17.
What language is highlighted as having a
vast classical literature greater in volume than Latin and Greek combined?
A. Tamil
B. Persian
C. Sanskrit
D. Prakrit
Answer:
C
18.
How does NEP propose to preserve classical
Indian languages and literature?
A. By
making them mandatory for all students
B. By
teaching them only at the university level
C. By
offering them as optional languages in schools
D. By
focusing solely on Sanskrit
Answer:
C
19.
What does the NEP recommend reducing to
allow more critical and discovery-based learning?
A. Teacher
interaction time
B. Curriculum
content
C. Extracurricular
activities
D. Sports
and arts programs
Answer:
B
20.
Which subject is NOT explicitly listed as
essential for developing critical 21st-century skills?
A. Artificial
Intelligence
B. Organic
Living
C. Traditional
Agriculture
D. Design
Thinking
Answer:
C
21.
What percentage of brain development
occurs before the age of 6?
A. 50%
B. 85%
C. 70%
D. 90%
Answer:
B
22.
Which approach does ECCE emphasize for
early learning?
A. Rote
memorization
B. Play-based
and activity-based learning
C. Standardized
testing
D. Technology-driven
learning only
Answer:
B
23.
Who will develop the curricular and
pedagogical framework for ECCE?
A. NCERT
B. SCERT
C. UGC
D. AICTE
Answer:
A
24.
What is the overarching goal of ECCE as
per the NEP 2019?
A. Focus
on urban children only
B. Ensure
universal access to high-quality ECCE across India
C. Develop
private pre-primary schools
D. Introduce
advanced technology tools at a young age
Answer:
B
25.
What types of institutions will deliver
ECCE?
A. Stand-alone
Anganwadis
B. Pre-primary
schools co-located with primary schools
C. Stand-alone
preschools
D. All
of the above
Answer:
D
26.
How many elementary students are currently
unable to achieve foundational literacy and numeracy?
A. 2
crore
B. 3
crore
C. 5
crore
D. 10
crore
Answer:
C
27.
What method is highly effective for
foundational literacy improvement, as suggested by the NEP?
A. One-on-one
peer tutoring
B. Advanced
technology integration
C. Rote
memorization
D. Monthly
assessments
Answer:
A
28.
What is the primary objective of
addressing foundational literacy and numeracy?
A. Boost
higher education enrollment
B. Reduce
dropout rates
C. Enhance
digital literacy
D. Promote
bilingual learning
Answer:
B
29.
What nutritional initiative is recommended
for improving foundational learning?
A. Nutritious
breakfast and midday meals
B. Weekly
health checkups
C. Distribution
of health supplements
D. Free
gym memberships
Answer:
A
30.
Who can participate as volunteers in the
foundational literacy and numeracy mission?
A. Local
community members
B. Social
workers
C. Students
and peers
D. All
of the above
Answer:
D
31.
What was the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER)
for Grades 6-8?
A. 51.3%
B. 79.3%
C. 90.7%
D. 100%
Answer:
C
32.
What is one major cause of dropouts after
Grade 8 as per NEP?
A. Lack
of interest in studies
B. Poor
quality of school infrastructure
C. Financial
and social barriers
D. Rigid
curriculums
Answer:
C
33.
What infrastructure recommendation does
NEP make to reduce dropout rates?
A. Providing
hostels for girl students
B. Building
more schools in rural areas
C. Improving
transportation facilities
D. All
of the above
Answer:
D
34.
What is proposed to extend under the RTE
Act?
A. Coverage
to children up to Grade 12
B. Introduction
of vocational education
C. Scholarships
for rural areas
D. Special
education for disabled children
Answer:
A
35.
Why does NEP suggest tracking student
attendance?
A. To
identify dropouts and ensure re-enrollment
B. To
rank schools based on attendance
C. To
monitor teacher performance
D. To
prevent students from transferring schools
Answer:
A
36.
What is the restructured school curriculum
model suggested by NEP?
A. 5+5+4
B. 5+3+3+4
C. 3+3+3+3
D. 6+2+4
Answer:
B
37.
What stage does the Preparatory Phase
cover in the 5+3+3+4 structure?
A. Grades
1-2
B. Grades
3-5
C. Grades
6-8
D. Grades
9-12
Answer:
B
38.
What is the primary goal of curriculum
restructuring?
A. Create
well-rounded, critical thinkers
B. Focus
on exam preparation
C. Prioritize
standardized content
D. Introduce
more homework
Answer:
A
39.
NEP recommends reducing curriculum content
to:
A. Improve
rote memorization
B. Enhance
critical thinking and discovery-based learning
C. Eliminate
extracurricular activities
D. Standardize
textbooks nationwide
Answer:
B
40.
What language is recommended as the medium
of instruction till Grade 8?
A. English
B. Hindi
C. Mother
tongue/local language
D. Sanskrit
Answer:
C
41.
Why is multilingual education emphasized
in NEP?
A. Promotes
memorization of grammar
B. Enhances
cognitive benefits and cultural understanding
C. Aligns
with global education standards
D. Facilitates
faster learning of English
Answer:
B
42.
What project does NEP suggest for Grades
6-8 to promote multilingualism?
A. Reading
Shakespeare
B. Learning
the Languages of India
C. Focused
vocabulary drills
D. International
language immersion
Answer:
B
43.
What does NEP propose regarding classical
languages like Sanskrit and Tamil?
A. They
should be mandatory for all students
B. They
should be optional and offered innovatively
C. They
should replace modern foreign languages
D. They
should only be taught at the university level
Answer:
B
44.
How will Board exams be transformed under
NEP?
A. Test
rote memorization skills
B. Focus
on core capacities and flexibility
C. Remove
exams entirely
D. Introduce
mandatory practicals
Answer:
B
45.
What type of pedagogy is promoted by NEP?
A. Rote-based
learning
B. Art-integrated
and experiential learning
C. Strict
textbook adherence
D. Online-only
classes
Answer:
B
46.
What is the key focus of secondary school
under NEP?
A. Eliminating
arts and vocational streams
B. Allowing
subject choice and multidisciplinary learning
C. Standardizing
all assessments
D. Extending
school hours
Answer:
B
47.
What does NEP aim to achieve with
curricular flexibility?
A. Increase
workload on students
B. Allow
students to design their educational paths
C. Focus
on arts over sciences
D. Standardize
vocational education
Answer:
B
48.
Teachers will no longer be required to:
A. Focus
on professional development
B. Participate
in election-related work
C. Teach
local languages
D. Mentor
peers
Answer:
B
49.
How many hours of professional development
should teachers complete annually?
A. 30
hours
B. 40
hours
C. 50
hours
D. 60
hours
Answer:
C
50.
What type of merit-based system will be
introduced for teachers?
A. Salary
cuts for low performance
B. Tenure-track
promotions
C. Decentralized
recruitment
D. Peer
grading systems
Answer:
B
51.
NEP suggests teacher recruitment with an
emphasis on:
A. Urban
backgrounds
B. Local
and rural candidates
C. International
hires
D. Technology
specialists only
Answer:
B
52.
What is the purpose of the
Gender-Inclusion Fund?
A. Promote
women’s participation in sports
B. Provide
educational resources for girls and transgender students
C. Offer
vocational training for boys
D. Develop
online learning platforms
Answer:
B
53.
What is the goal of declaring certain
regions as Special Education Zones (SEZs)?
A. Promote
urban education
B. Target
underrepresented groups in education
C. Increase
school privatization
D. Reduce
government involvement in education
Answer:
B
54.
Why are school complexes proposed in the
NEP?
A. To
consolidate resources and ensure better teacher availability
B. To
centralize administrative control of schools
C. To
promote private schooling
D. To
reduce curriculum content
Answer:
A
55.
What is a key benefit of establishing
school complexes?
A. Increased
student dropout rates
B. Reduced
administrative efforts at state levels
C. Vibrant
communities of teachers and shared resources
D. Limiting
extracurricular activities
Answer:
C
56.
How does NEP address the issue of isolated
small schools?
A. By
merging schools into larger units
B. By
creating school complexes for shared resources
C. By
privatizing rural schools
D. By
eliminating primary schools in certain regions
Answer:
B
57.
What will school complexes help improve
besides resource efficiency?
A. Teacher
salaries
B. Local
governance, monitoring, and accountability
C. Centralized
curriculum design
D. Reduced
teacher-student interaction
Answer:
B
58.
What is the main aim of regulating India's
school education system?
A. Overly
restrict schools and prevent innovation
B. Ensure
continuous improvement in educational outcomes
C. Promote
commercialization of private schools
D. Standardize
all teaching methods nationwide
Answer:
B
59.
What new body is proposed for state-level
regulation of schools?
A. National
School Accreditation Authority
B. State
School Regulatory Authority (SSRA)
C. School
Governance Commission
D. Ministry
of Education (MoE)
Answer:
B
60.
Public and private schools will be
regulated based on:
A. Different
benchmarks and criteria
B. The
same criteria, emphasizing transparency
C. Their
geographical location
D. The
number of students enrolled
Answer:
B
61.
What does the NEP propose to review in the
Right to Education (RTE) Act?
A. Extend
free education to Grades 11 and 12
B. Reduce
the scope of free education
C. Focus
solely on urban schools
D. Eliminate
the Act entirely
Answer:
A
62.
What is the ultimate goal of transforming
assessments?
A. Shift
from rote memorization to competency-based learning
B. Ensure
a 100% pass rate
C. Focus
on international assessments exclusively
D. Increase
pressure on students
Answer:
A
63.
What type of learning activities are
emphasized by NEP for holistic development?
A. Storytelling,
art, and sports-integrated education
B. Only
textbook-based education
C. Competitive
memorization drills
D. Online
learning exclusively
Answer:
A
64.
How will secondary school exams be
restructured?
A. Focus
on core capacities rather than extensive coaching
B. Make
exams more challenging
C. Remove
all assessments from secondary education
D. Introduce
new, rigid standard exams
Answer:
A
65.
How will vocational education be
integrated into schools?
A. As
a separate stream starting in Grade 10
B. Alongside
other subjects starting at Grade 6
C. Only
at the higher education level
D. Exclusively
in private institutions
Answer:
B
66.
What is a unique feature of the secondary
school stage in the NEP?
A. Focus
on standardized curriculums
B. Flexibility
in choosing multidisciplinary subjects
C. Elimination
of arts and sports
D. Restriction
to STEM subjects only
Answer:
B
67.
What is one aim of introducing
project-based learning?
A. Encourage
rote memorization
B. Promote
practical, hands-on problem-solving skills
C. Eliminate
arts-based education
D. Reduce
teacher workload
Answer:
B
68.
What is a proposed incentive for teachers
in rural areas?
A. Higher
salary packages
B. Local
housing near school premises
C. Relaxation
in qualifications
D. Shorter
work hours
Answer:
B
69.
How will the integrity of teacher
education systems be restored?
A. Shutting
down substandard standalone Teacher Education Institutions
B. Introducing
standardized curriculum for all teacher training programs
C. Reducing
teacher training duration
D. Privatizing
teacher training entirely
Answer:
A
70.
What will be the minimum degree
qualification for teaching by 2030?
A. 2-year
diploma
B. 4-year
liberal integrated B.Ed. degree
C. 3-year
basic certification
D. Master's
degree in education
Answer:
B
71.
What is the main aim of higher education
according to NEP 2019?
A. To
provide individual employment opportunities
B. To
create a socially conscious and skilled nation
C. To
develop vocational skills exclusively
D. To
improve public-private partnerships
Answer:
B
72.
How many higher education institutions
(HEIs) currently exist in India, as per NEP 2019?
A. 20,000
B. 50,000
C. 70,000
D. 1,00,000
Answer:
B
73.
What key issue plagues many Indian HEIs
today?
A. Excessive
focus on vocational education
B. Severe
fragmentation and lack of multidisciplinary institutions
C. Over-enrollment
in HEIs
D. Poor
infrastructure development
Answer:
B
74.
What is the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER)
target for higher education by 2030?
A. 25%
B. 35%
C. 50%
D. 60%
Answer:
C
75.
What is the primary recommendation for
HEIs to become multidisciplinary?
A. Merging
institutions with less than 100 students
B. Providing
specialized courses only
C. Removing
faculty autonomy
D. Introducing
public-private partnerships
Answer:
A
76.
By when does NEP envision all HEIs to be
multidisciplinary?
A. 2030
B. 2040
C. 2025
D. 2050
Answer:
B
77.
What will HEIs need to transition from
single-stream to multidisciplinary institutions?
A. Reduced
funding from the government
B. Increased
student enrollment and autonomy
C. Uniform
courses across institutions
D. A
focus solely on STEM fields
Answer:
B
78.
What is the Accreditation System for HEIs
expected to develop?
A. Rigid
and uniform standards for all institutions
B. Differentiated
norms for various types of HEIs
C. Exclusive
guidelines for private institutions
D. Separate
regulations for urban and rural areas
Answer:
B
79.
What ancient Indian universities are cited
as examples of multidisciplinary education?
A. Nalanda
and Takshashila
B. Nalanda
and Banaras
C. Taxila
and Ujjain
D. Varanasi
and Madurai
Answer:
A
80.
The NEP proposes integrating which fields
for holistic learning?
A. Liberal
arts with STEM disciplines
B. Humanities
with physical education only
C. Technical
education with pure arts
D. Agriculture
with legal studies
Answer:
A
81.
hat is the proposed admission process for
undergraduate programs in HEIs?
A. Based
on Board exam marks only
B. Through
a National Testing Agency assessment
C. Via
individual institutional tests
D. Using
international standard tests exclusively
Answer:
B
82.
What initiative is proposed to support
underrepresented groups in higher education?
A. Increased
student fees
B. Institutional
Development Plans (IDPs)
C. Privatization
of scholarships
D. Elimination
of financial aid programs
Answer:
B
83.
What kind of counseling services will be
strengthened for socio-emotional support?
A. Peer
counseling services
B. Family-based
counseling
C. Professional
and academic support systems
D. Technology-driven
automated guidance systems
Answer:
C
84.
By 2030-35, what percentage of students is
targeted to receive vocational education?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer:
B
85.
What is the NEP's goal for vocational
education integration?
A. Create
standalone vocational schools
B. Make
vocational education part of general education programs
C. Provide
vocational training only through private organizations
D. Focus
on international vocational certifications
Answer:
B
86.
Which type of universities will be phased
out according to NEP?
A. Multidisciplinary
universities
B. Standalone
technical and professional universities
C. Public
research universities
D. Arts
and humanities universities
Answer:
B
87.
What is the main focus of professional
education reform?
A. Isolating
specializations
B. Integrating
disciplines and public purpose education
C. Increasing
emphasis on certifications only
D. Promoting
overseas professional degrees
Answer:
B
88.
What new body is proposed to promote
research in HEIs?
A. National
Accreditation Council
B. National
Research Foundation (NRF)
C. Higher
Education Regulatory Authority
D. Ministry
of Innovation and Research
Answer:
B
89.
The NRF will primarily fund:
A. Technical
research only
B. Competitive,
peer-reviewed research proposals across all disciplines
C. Private
industry-led research projects
D. Government
policy-related research exclusively
Answer:
B
90.
Governance reforms in HEIs focus on:
A. Centralized
decision-making
B. Merit-based
leadership appointments
C. Increasing
political appointments
D. Eliminating
local autonomy
Answer:
B
91.
What is the NEP's approach to regulating
higher education?
A. Heavy
control and monitoring
B. A
"light but tight" regulatory system
C. Complete
deregulation
D. Industry-driven
regulations
Answer:
B
92.
What fund is proposed to ensure equitable
access to higher education for disadvantaged groups?
A. National
Scholarship Fund
B. Inclusion
Fund
C. Diversity
Fund
D. Higher
Education Access Fund
Answer:
B
93.
Which group does the NEP prioritize for
increased representation in higher education?
A. Women
and transgender individuals
B. Rural
students only
C. Students
from urban areas exclusively
D. International
exchange students
Answer:
A
94.
What is the NEP's stance on providing
access to quality education for underrepresented groups?
A. It
is optional for private HEIs.
B. It
is fundamental to achieving equity and inclusion.
C. It
will be phased out by 2030.
D. It
will rely solely on scholarships.
Answer:
B
95.
What does the NEP recommend for Special
Education Zones (SEZs)?
A. To
focus only on STEM education
B. To
direct targeted funding and policies for underrepresented groups
C. To
restrict the growth of HEIs in these regions
D. To
limit enrollment to local students
Answer:
B
96.
By what year does NEP plan for a 4-year
integrated B.Ed. degree to be the minimum qualification for teaching?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2035
D. 2040
Answer:
B
97.
What will be emphasized in teacher
training under NEP?
A. Rote
learning techniques
B. Multidisciplinary
pedagogy and practicum training
C. Online-only
certification courses
D. Uniform
teaching methods across all regions
Answer:
B
98.
What will happen to substandard standalone
Teacher Education Institutions?
A. They
will be funded for improvement.
B. They
will be shut down.
C. They
will merge with multidisciplinary universities.
D. They
will focus on vocational teaching.
Answer:
B
99.
What is the role of the National Research
Foundation (NRF)?
A. Regulate
all HEIs
B. Provide
funding for multidisciplinary research across disciplines
C. Fund
only STEM research
D. Create
rankings for HEIs
Answer:
B
100.
How does NEP propose to integrate research
into undergraduate education?
A. By
making research compulsory in all fields
B. Through
mentoring programs and research internships
C. By
focusing solely on postgraduate research
D. Through
separate research-oriented institutions only
Answer:
B
101.
What is the NEP's aim for skill-based
education in higher education?
A. To
be limited to polytechnic colleges
B. To
integrate skill-based learning into mainstream education
C. To
focus only on IT and computer skills
D. To
introduce it exclusively at the postgraduate level
Answer:
B
102.
How will vocational education be aligned
with general education?
A. By
making it optional
B. By
integrating it with academic courses at all levels
C. By
setting up separate vocational institutions
D. By
providing funding for industrial apprenticeships only
Answer:
B
103.
What initiative does NEP recommend for
internationalization in higher education?
A. Attract
foreign students and faculty to Indian HEIs
B. Set
up Indian universities abroad
C. Create
a single global curriculum
D. Reduce
collaboration with foreign institutions
Answer:
A
104.
How will international collaborations be
enhanced under NEP?
A. By
restricting joint degree programs
B. By
enabling high-quality foreign universities to operate in India
C. By
increasing regulatory barriers
D. By
limiting research collaboration
Answer:
B
105.
NEP proposes governance reforms for HEIs
to:
A. Eliminate
autonomy for institutions
B. Ensure
merit-based selection for institutional leaders
C. Focus
exclusively on central universities
D. Increase
political influence in decision-making
Answer:
B
106.
What is the NEP's recommendation for
ensuring institutional autonomy?
A. Standardized
curriculums for all HEIs
B. Financial
and academic autonomy for institutions
C. Centralized
governance by the Ministry of Education
D. Annual
monitoring by state governments
Answer:
B
107.
What is the key principle of the
"light but tight" regulatory system for HEIs?
A. Eliminate
autonomy in academic decisions
B. Promote
innovation and integrity with minimal interference
C. Focus
on heavy inspections and monitoring
D. Centralize
all regulations under one body
Answer:
B
108.
Which body will replace existing
regulators for higher education?
A. National
Accreditation Council
B. Higher
Education Commission of India (HECI)
C. University
Grants Commission (UGC)
D. All
India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Answer:
B
109.
What is the NEP's focus on Open and
Distance Learning?
A. Make
ODL a secondary option
B. Strengthen
online learning platforms and infrastructure
C. Eliminate
ODL programs
D. Restrict
ODL to vocational courses only
Answer:
B
110.
How will technology play a role in
improving ODL programs?
A. By
replacing all traditional classrooms
B. Through
high-quality online courses and digital platforms
C. By
limiting its use to urban areas
D. By
focusing on humanities subjects exclusively
Answer:
B
111.
What fundamental right is emphasized in
NEP for adults?
A. Right
to free healthcare
B. Right
to foundational literacy and education
C. Right
to travel freely
D. Right
to free housing
Answer:
B
112.
What is a key disadvantage of illiteracy
mentioned in NEP?
A. Reduced
political participation
B. Inability
to apply for loans or fill out forms
C. Lack
of access to technology devices
D. Poor
general health
Answer:
B
113.
Which program played a major role in
increasing literacy rates from 1991-2011?
A. Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan
B. National
Literacy Mission
C. Adult
Skill Development Mission
D. Digital
India Campaign
Answer:
B
114.
How many types of programs are included in
the adult education curriculum framework?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer:
C
115.
Which of these is NOT a type of program
for adult education?
A. Foundational
literacy and numeracy
B. Digital
literacy and critical life skills
C. Advanced
professional certifications
D. Vocational
skills development
Answer:
C
116.
How many Indian languages have been
declared endangered by UNESCO?
A. 120
B. 150
C. 197
D. 220
Answer:
C
117.
What is the proposed institution to
support translation and interpretation of learning materials?
A. Indian
Institute of Translation and Interpretation (IITI)
B. Indian
Cultural Heritage Institute
C. National
Language Promotion Authority
D. Multilingual
Research Center
Answer:
A
118.
What is the main purpose of the Academies
proposed for Schedule 8 languages?
A. Conduct
vocational training in local languages
B. Create
dictionaries and update vocabularies
C. Replace
endangered languages with new ones
D. Organize
cultural festivals
Answer:
B
119.
Which classical language has a body of
literature larger than Latin and Greek combined?
A. Tamil
B. Sanskrit
C. Persian
D. Telugu
Answer:
B
120.
How does NEP aim to preserve endangered
Indian languages?
A. Using
technology and crowdsourcing
B. Replacing
them with widely spoken languages
C. Providing
monetary benefits for speaking them
D. Making
them compulsory for higher education
Answer:
A
121.
Why is cultural awareness important for
children, as per NEP?
A. To
promote tourism
B. To
foster a sense of identity and self-esteem
C. To
reduce education costs
D. To
focus solely on arts education
Answer:
B
122.
The NEP suggests hiring outstanding local
artists as:
A. Full-time
employees at schools
B. Guest
faculty in schools and universities
C. Freelancers
for short-term cultural projects
D. Representatives
for international programs
Answer:
B
123.
What is a proposed step to make arts
education more accessible?
A. Make
art a part of all educational levels starting with early childhood
B. Restrict
arts education to private institutions
C. Make
arts optional for senior secondary schools
D. Focus
on theoretical study of arts only
Answer:
A
124.
What role does the NRF play in promoting
Indian culture?
A. Launching
new tourist sites
B. Funding
research in arts, culture, and humanities
C. Restricting
foreign influence on Indian culture
D. Monitoring
cultural integration in education
Answer:
B
125.
Which body is proposed to lead technology
adoption in education?
A. Digital
India Alliance
B. National
Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT)
C. Ministry
of IT and Education
D. National
Innovation Council
Answer:
B
126.
NEAT will NOT focus on:
A. Building
institutional capacity in educational technology
B. Conducting
research in disruptive technologies
C. Regulating
technology hardware in schools
D. Providing
evidence-based advice on technology use
Answer:
C
127.
What emerging technology is highlighted
for its potential disruption in education?
A. Artificial
Intelligence (AI)
B. Blockchain
C. Virtual
Reality
D. Augmented
Reality
Answer:
A
128.
Which of these technologies is NOT
mentioned in NEP for education improvement?
A. Smart
boards
B. Adaptive
computer testing
C. Nanotechnology
devices
D. Handheld
computing devices
Answer:
C
129.
What is the primary goal of integrating
technology in education?
A. Replace
traditional teaching methods entirely
B. Improve
access, teaching-learning processes, and evaluation
C. Make
all education online-only by 2030
D. Reduce
teacher workloads through automation
Answer:
B
130.
What initiative is proposed to enhance
availability of learning materials in regional languages?
A. Open
Digital Libraries
B. Multilingual
Educational Software
C. National
Language Resource Centers
D. Indian
Translation and Research Portal
Answer:
B
131.
What is the role of teachers in
integrating technology into classrooms?
A. Fully
depend on automated systems
B. Use
technology to enhance teaching methods
C. Avoid
using technology in assessments
D. Focus
on technology only for administrative tasks
Answer:
B
132.
What is the purpose of a digital
repository proposed in NEP?
A. To
archive historical records
B. To
store teaching and learning materials, lesson plans, and assessment tools
C. To
provide cloud storage for student data
D. To
monitor teacher performance
Answer:
B
133.
How does NEP propose to address the
digital divide in education?
A. By
setting up e-learning centers in rural and remote areas
B. By
distributing personal computers to all urban students
C. By
restricting digital content to private institutions
D. By
increasing taxes for online platforms
Answer:
A
134.
Which educational stage will focus on
digital literacy as a core skill?
A. Early
childhood education
B. Secondary
school
C. Higher
education only
D. Vocational
training programs exclusively
Answer:
B
135.
What is the main advantage of using
adaptive computer-based testing?
A. Standardizing
assessments across regions
B. Assessing
students' competencies and tailoring learning to individual needs
C. Replacing
written examinations entirely
D. Automating
teacher evaluations
Answer:
B
136.
What is the NEP's approach to integrating
cultural awareness into the curriculum?
A. Create
specialized schools for arts education only
B. Mandate
arts education in all levels of schooling
C. Reduce
emphasis on arts in technical fields
D. Focus
solely on traditional arts and crafts
Answer:
B
137.
What is the NEP’s key objective in
promoting Indian culture?
A. Preserve
and promote India's rich heritage
B. Introduce
cultural uniformity across the nation
C. Eliminate
foreign cultural influences
D. Make
cultural studies optional in schools
Answer:
A
138.
Which of the following is an initiative to
promote Indian languages?
A. National
Language Olympiads
B. Introduction
of digital dictionaries for all Indian languages
C. Establishment
of local language promotion cells
D. Integration
of multilingual e-learning platforms
Answer:
D
139.
How will endangered tribal languages be
preserved under NEP?
A. Through
community-based language education programs
B. By
mandating their use in primary education
C. By
providing monetary incentives for speakers
D. By
translating them into global languages
Answer:
A
140.
What is the role of local artisans and
craftsmen in NEP's vision?
A. Teach
their skills in schools through experiential methods
B. Be
employed in industries to mass-produce their crafts
C. Shift
focus to international markets
D. Participate
in national exhibitions only
Answer:
A
141.
Which area does the NEP emphasize for
adult education?
A. Foundational
literacy and numeracy
B. Advanced
coding and technical skills
C. Management
and business certifications
D. Primary
school-level knowledge only
Answer:
A
142.
NEP suggests utilizing which facilities to
deliver adult education programs?
A. Standalone
adult education centers
B. Schools
and higher education institutions as community learning centers
C. Private
corporate facilities
D. Online
platforms exclusively
Answer:
B
143.
What does NEP propose for vocational skill
development in adult education?
A. Focus
on rural and urban poor populations
B. Offer
short-term skill certification programs
C. Provide
internships with local industries
D. All
of the above
Answer:
D
144.
What is the NEP’s approach to ensure
inclusivity in technology-based education?
A. Develop
content in regional languages
B. Focus
only on urban students for early adoption
C. Promote
global standards over local content
D. Restrict
e-learning to higher education
Answer:
A
145.
How will technology integration address
students with disabilities?
A. Develop
assistive tools and learning aids
B. Exclude
them from regular assessments
C. Offer
only theoretical materials
D. Limit
their access to digital tools
Answer:
A
146.
Which key principle guides NEP's
technology policies?
A. Increase
digital surveillance in classrooms
B. Promote
equitable use of technology
C. Replace
traditional schools with virtual learning
D. Standardize
all content delivery to online platforms
Answer:
B
147.
How will research in technology impact
education, as per NEP?
A. Develop
more effective e-learning tools
B. Automate
teacher evaluations completely
C. Focus
on reducing physical schools
D. Provide
personalized learning algorithms
Answer:
A
148.
How will NEP support teacher
capacity-building in digital pedagogy?
A. Organizing
national digital training workshops
B. Developing
multilingual digital teaching resources
C. Providing
access to online teaching platforms
D. All
of the above
Answer:
D
149.
Which initiative will promote unity in
India's linguistic diversity?
A. The
Languages of India Project for students in Grades 6-8
B. Mandating
one common national language
C. Eliminating
non-mainstream languages from textbooks
D. Creating
language barriers to foster local identity
Answer:
A
150.
What aspect of Indian culture is
emphasized as part of the NEP's education framework?
A. Yoga
and wellness practices
B. Rich
artistic, linguistic, and philosophical traditions
C. Traditional
and tribal sports
D. All
of the above
Answer:
D
151.
What body is proposed as the apex advisory
organization for Indian education under NEP 2019?
A. Ministry
of Human Resource Development
B. Rashtriya
Shiksha Aayog (RSA) / National Education Commission (NEC)
C. Central
Advisory Board on Education (CABE)
D. State
Education Commission (SEC)
Answer:
B
152.
Who will chair the RSA?
A. Vice-Chairperson
of NITI Aayog
B. Prime
Minister of India
C. Minister
of Education
D. Chief
Justice of India
Answer:
C
153.
What percentage of RSA members will be
eminent educationists, researchers, and leading professionals?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 66%
(Two-thirds)
D. 90%
Answer:
C
154.
What role will State Education Commissions
(RjSAs) play in the NEP framework?
A. Replace
all state-level education boards
B. Facilitate
coordination with the RSA and provide expert recommendations at the state level
C. Oversee
school-level operations exclusively
D. Fund
only private institutions
Answer:
B
155.
What change is proposed for the Ministry
of Human Resource Development (MHRD)?
A. It
will be renamed as the Ministry of Education (MoE).
B. It
will merge with NITI Aayog.
C. It
will focus solely on higher education.
D. It
will delegate responsibilities to state governments entirely.
Answer:
A
156.
What is the current public expenditure on
education as a percentage of GDP in India?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 6%
Answer:
B
157.
What percentage of total government
spending is allocated to education in India as per the Economic Survey 2017-18?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer:
B
158.
What is the NEP's envisioned target for
public investment in education as a percentage of total public expenditure over
a 10-year period?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Answer:
B
159.
Which key areas will receive long-term
financing as part of the NEP framework?
A. Early
childhood education and teacher development
B. Digital
literacy and competitive exams
C. Research
and vocational training exclusively
D. Infrastructure
and textbook distribution only
Answer:
A
160.
What is the primary focus of financial
governance under NEP?
A. Increase
government control over private institutions
B. Ensure
smooth, timely, and appropriate fund allocation and usage
C. Minimize
funding for underperforming schools
D. Focus
on reducing teacher salaries
Answer:
B
161.
What is the most critical principle for
successful implementation of the NEP?
A. Flexibility
in adherence to the policy
B. Implementing
the spirit and intent of the policy
C. Heavy
reliance on technology for all areas
D. Introducing
international practices without adaptation
Answer:
B
162.
Why does NEP suggest phased
implementation?
A. To
accommodate funding delays
B. To
ensure sequential implementation of interdependent steps
C. To
minimize the role of state governments
D. To
prioritize urban areas
Answer:
B
163.
What is emphasized in the comprehensive
implementation approach?
A. Piecemeal
application of selective policies
B. Holistic
and interconnected execution of all initiatives
C. Prioritizing
infrastructure over pedagogy
D. Delegation
of all tasks to private institutions
Answer:
B
164.
Which levels of government will
collaborate for NEP implementation?
A. Local
and district
B. Central
and state
C. Regional
and international
D. Panchayat
and municipal
Answer:
B
165.
How often will joint reviews of NEP
implementation progress be conducted?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Yearly
D. Once
every five years
Answer:
C
166.
When is the first comprehensive review of
the NEP implementation expected?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2035
D. 2040
Answer:
B
167.
What will be the focus of yearly reviews?
A. Revising
financial allocations only
B. Evaluating
linkages between parallel implementation steps
C. Identifying
underperforming schools for closure
D. Monitoring
international education collaborations
Answer:
B
168.
What is the NEP's long-term vision for
education by 2040?
A. Complete
reliance on private education institutions
B. Achieving
an interconnected and fully operational education system
C. Replacing
traditional teaching with AI-based education
D. Eliminating
public investment in education
Answer:
B
169.
What does the NEP propose to handle
commercial interests in education?
A. Increased
privatization
B. "Light
but tight" regulatory mechanisms with public disclosure
C. Replacing
philanthropic efforts with state-led initiatives
D. Mandatory
government audits of private schools
Answer:
B
170.
What is a key feature of the NEP’s
approach to implementation?
A. Exclusive
focus on higher education reforms
B. Joint
and collaborative planning between various bodies
C. Prioritization
of urban over rural education
D. Complete
delegation to state education departments
Answer:
B