TRB PGT Education Unit 1.6 Perspectives of Education - SSA, RMSA, Samagra Shiksha, RUSA.

TRB PGT Education Unit 1.6 Perspectives of Education - SSA, RMSA, Samagra Shiksha, RUSA.

1. What is the full form of SSA, and what is its primary objective?

• A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan; To provide universal elementary education.
• B) Secondary Shiksha Abhiyan; To improve secondary education.
• C) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan; To integrate all levels of education.
• D) Sarva Shiksha Ayog; To conduct educational research.

2. Under which constitutional amendment was the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 implemented, making education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14?

• A) 86th Constitutional Amendment
• B) 92nd Constitutional Amendment
• C) 73rd Constitutional Amendment
• D) 42nd Constitutional Amendment

3. RMSA was launched in 2009 with the vision to make secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons. What is the target Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for secondary education by 2017?

• A) 75%
• B) 85%
• C) 90%
• D) 95%

4. The Samagra Shiksha scheme subsumes which of the following three schemes?

• A) SSA, RMSA, RUSA
• B) SSA, RMSA, Teacher Education
• C) Mid-Day Meal, SSA, RMSA
• D) RUSA, Teacher Education, SSA

5. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)?

• A) Improving the overall quality of existing state institutions.
• B) Ensuring adequate availability of quality faculty.
• C) Universal access to elementary education.
• D) Creating new universities and colleges.

6. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan aims to provide holistic and integrated education from which educational levels?

• A) Pre-school to Class V
• B) Class I to Class X
• C) Class VI to Class XII
• D) Pre-school to Class XII

7. The financial sharing pattern between the Centre and the States for Samagra Shiksha is generally in the ratio of:

• A) 50:50
• B) 60:40
• C) 75:25
• D) 90:10

8. Under SSA, what is the 'Education Guarantee Scheme' (EGS) primarily focused on?

• A) Providing higher education scholarships.
• B) Establishing schools in unserved habitations.
• C) Offering skill development courses.
• D) Providing mid-day meals.

9. Which of the following is a key focus area of RMSA?

• A) Improving library facilities in elementary schools.
• B) Providing residential schools for gifted students.
• C) Strengthening of Science and Math laboratories.
• D) Establishing new primary schools.

10. The major objective of Samagra Shiksha regarding teacher training is:

• A) Providing pre-service training to teachers.
• B) Offering a 1-year diploma course.
• C) Strengthening institutions like SCERTs and DIETs.
• D) Appointing retired teachers for mentorship.

11. Which of the following is a primary objective of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)?

• A) To promote vocational education at the elementary level.
• B) To provide funding for higher education institutions in states.
• C) To ensure universal access to secondary education.
• D) To establish a new national board for school education.

12. The SSA program aims to achieve the goal of universal elementary education within a defined time frame. What was the original target date?

• A) 2005
• B) 2007
• C) 2010
• D) 2015

13. A key intervention under RMSA is the provision of integrated education for:

• A) Children with Special Needs (CWSN)
• B) Adult learners
• C) Students in rural areas only
• D) Gifted students

14. What is the main objective of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan in terms of infrastructure?

• A) To build new colleges.
• B) To establish virtual classrooms.
• C) To upgrade existing school infrastructure.
• D) To provide free laptops to all students.

15. The core philosophy behind RUSA is to:

• A) Provide central assistance to all private universities.
• B) Make higher education more equitable and accessible.
• C) Focus on primary education.
• D) Introduce vocational courses in schools.

16. Under SSA, what is the specified student-teacher ratio (STR) for primary schools?

• A) 1:25
• B) 1:30
• C) 1:35
• D) 1:40

17. RMSA focuses on improving the quality of secondary education. A key component is the provision of free textbooks to students up to which class?

• A) Class VIII
• B) Class X
• C) Class XII
• D) Class V

18. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan aims to bridge social and gender gaps in school education. Which specific provision is made for girls' education?

• A) Free transportation for girls
• B) Establishment of separate schools for girls in every district
• C) Financial assistance for self-defence training
• D) Providing separate hostels for all girls

19. RUSA is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions. Which of the following is a criterion for funding?

• A) The institution's age
• B) Its geographical location
• C) Commitment to institutional reforms
• D) The number of faculty members

20. The SSA program has a special focus on the education of girls and children with special needs. Which of the following is a provision for girls' education under SSA?

• A) Provision of free uniforms
• B) Separate hostels for girls
• C) Establishing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs)
• D) All of the above

21. The main aim of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is to:

• A) Achieve universal elementary education.
• B) Provide financial aid to higher education.
• C) Enhance access and improve the quality of secondary education.
• D) Promote adult literacy.

22. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan aims to provide a school grant to every school. What is the purpose of this grant?

• A) To fund teacher salaries.
• B) To provide mid-day meals.
• C) For the maintenance and repair of the school.
• D) To purchase sports equipment only.

23. RUSA places a strong emphasis on:

• A) Centralizing all higher education institutions.
• B) Outcome-based funding and performance-based grants.
• C) Providing free education up to the postgraduate level.
• D) Focusing only on private universities.

24. What is the specific provision for computer education under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?

• A) Only for students in Classes 11 and 12.
• B) Providing one computer per school.
• C) Funding for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) labs.
• D) Providing free tablets to all students.

25. A key objective of SSA is to bridge the gender and social category gaps in elementary education. Which of the following is a targeted group?

• A) Children from rural areas only.
• B) Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• C) Children from urban areas only.
• D) Children of government employees.

26. RMSA has a special provision for providing vocational education. What is the aim of this provision?

• A) To prepare students for university entrance exams.
• B) To provide skill-based training and enhance employability.
• C) To replace traditional subjects with vocational courses.
• D) To focus solely on computer science.

27. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan emphasizes the integration of which of the following into the curriculum to promote holistic development?

• A) Sports, arts, and physical education.
• B) Advanced science subjects only.
• C) Only theoretical knowledge.
• D) Traditional arts and crafts only.

28. RUSA's funding mechanism is based on:

• A) A fixed amount for every state.
• B) A competitive and transparent process.
• C) The number of students in an institution.
• D) The political affiliation of the state government.

29. The main focus of SSA is to provide which type of education?

• A) Secondary education
• B) Higher education
• C) Elementary education
• D) Vocational education

30. Samagra Shiksha aims to ensure that children from which age group receive quality education?

• A) 3 to 14 years
• B) 6 to 14 years
• C) 6 to 18 years
• D) 3 to 18 years

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