TRB PGT Education Unit 1.11 Perspectives of Education - Functional Literacy Programme.

TRB PGT Education Unit 1.11 Perspectives of Education - Functional Literacy Programme.

1. The term 'Functional Literacy' was first introduced by which organization?

• A) UNESCO
• B) UNICEF
• C) World Bank
• D) World Health Organization

2. The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was launched in which year to eradicate illiteracy?

• A) 1986
• B) 1988
• C) 1991
• D) 2001

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a functionally literate person?

• A) Can read and write simple statements
• B) Can use literacy skills for personal and community development
• C) Can pass an advanced university-level exam
• D) Can engage in social and economic activities with confidence

4. The Saakshar Bharat Mission, an initiative of the Government of India, was launched with a focus on:

• A) Promoting primary education
• B) Achieving universal elementary education
• C) Adult education, especially for women
• D) Vocational training for youth

5. The concept of 'lifelong learning' is most closely associated with:

• A) Formal education
• B) Non-formal education
• C) Continuing education
• D) All of the above

6. Which of the following is a primary objective of the Functional Literacy Programme?

• A) To prepare students for higher education
• B) To make learners capable of solving life's problems
• C) To provide academic knowledge
• D) To promote cultural activities

7. The term 'pedagogy' primarily refers to:

• A) The art and science of teaching children
• B) The methods of teaching adults
• C) The philosophy of education
• D) The curriculum development process

8. A major challenge in implementing functional literacy programs in India is:

• A) Lack of qualified teachers
• B) Low learner motivation and high dropout rates
• C) Insufficient funding from the government
• D) All of the above

9. The Total Literacy Campaign (TLC) was a flagship programme of which mission?

• A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
• B) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
• C) National Literacy Mission
• D) Saakshar Bharat Mission

10. The goal of 'education for all' as a global movement was initiated by:

• A) World Conference on Education for All (Jomtien, 1990)
• B) Millennium Development Goals (2000)
• C) Sustainable Development Goals (2015)
• D) Right to Education Act, India (2009)

11. A functionally literate person is one who can:

• A) Sign their name
• B) Read a newspaper headline
• C) Participate in all activities in which literacy is required
• D) Read and understand a full-length novel

12. The UNESCO definition of literacy includes:

• A) Reading, writing, and arithmetic
• B) Reading and writing only
• C) The ability to read, write, and compute at a functional level
• D) The ability to use computers

13. The Total Literacy Campaign (TLC) model is based on:

• A) Volunteerism
• B) Paid teachers
• C) Government employees
• D) International aid workers

14. What is the main aim of the Continuing Education Programme in India?

• A) To provide basic literacy
• B) To sustain literacy skills and provide lifelong learning opportunities
• C) To focus on vocational training only
• D) To prepare for competitive exams

15. The 'Each One Teach One' concept is a core philosophy of which program?

• A) Mid-day Meal Scheme
• B) National Service Scheme
• C) National Literacy Mission
• D) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

16. The new name for the National Literacy Mission (NLM) is:

• A) Saakshar Bharat
• B) Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
• C) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
• D) Lok Shiksha Abhiyan

17. Functional literacy is primarily a concept for:

• A) Children in primary school
• B) Adolescents in secondary school
• C) Out-of-school youth and adults
• D) All age groups

18. The 'literacy' definition has evolved from a simple reading/writing ability to a more complex one, including:

• A) Financial literacy
• B) Digital literacy
• C) Civic literacy
• D) All of the above

19. Which international body provides a global framework for adult education and lifelong learning?

• A) World Bank
• B) UNESCO
• C) G20
• D) International Monetary Fund

20. The 'Jan Shikshan Sansthan' (JSS) scheme focuses on providing:

• A) Formal school education
• B) Vocational skills to non-literates and neo-literates
• C) Higher education scholarships
• D) Teacher training programmes

21. Who defined functional literacy as "a person is functionally literate when he can engage in all those activities in which literacy is required for effective functioning of his group and community..."?

• A) Adam
• B) Gray
• C) UNESCO
• D) William S. Gray

22. The main target group of the Saakshar Bharat Mission was:

• A) Children aged 6-14
• B) Men and women in the age group 15-35
• C) All adults above 15 years, especially women
• D) Senior citizens

23. Which of the following is an example of an 'informal' mode of education?

• A) University classes
• B) A certified vocational training program
• C) Learning to cook from a family member
• D) A distance learning course

24. The 'Andragogy' is the science of teaching:

• A) Children
• B) Adults
• C) Teenagers
• D) Senior citizens

25. What is the minimum level of education needed for a person to be considered functionally literate according to most definitions?

• A) Primary education
• B) Secondary education
• C) No specific grade level, but a certain skill level
• D) University degree

26. The primary focus of adult education programmes is:

• A) Academic achievement
• B) Personal and social development
• C) Professional career advancement
• D) Preparation for competitive exams

27. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Saakshar Bharat Mission?

• A) Basic literacy
• B) Post-literacy
• C) Continuing education
• D) Higher education for adults

28. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 lays special emphasis on:

• A) Rote learning
• B) Foundational literacy and numeracy
• C) English as a primary medium of instruction
• D) A rigid, fixed curriculum

29. What is the full form of the acronym 'NIOS' in the context of education?

• A) National Institute of Open Schooling
• B) National Integrated Open System
• C) National Indian Open System
• D) New India Open Schooling

30. The objective of the "Jana Shikshan Sansthan" scheme is to provide vocational skills to:

• A) Unemployed youth and women
• B) Rural and urban poor
• C) Neo-literates and school drop-outs
• D) All of the above

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