TRB PGT Education Unit 1.7 Perspectives of Education - Uniform Pattern of Education.

TRB PGT Education Unit 1.7 Perspectives of Education - Uniform Pattern of Education.

TRB PGT / CTET Education Quiz

30 MCQs on Uniform Pattern of Education (Unit I). Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Who among the following is considered the father of the 10+2+3 pattern of education in India?

A) Kothari Commission B) Radhakrishnan Commission C) University Education Commission D) National Education Policy (NEP) 1986

Correct Answer: A) Kothari Commission

2. The 10+2+3 structure of education was first recommended by which commission in India?

A) Mudaliar Commission B) Kothari Commission (1964-66) C) Radhakrishnan Commission D) National Knowledge Commission

Correct Answer: B) Kothari Commission (1964-66)

3. What does the "10" in the 10+2+3 pattern of education primarily represent?

A) Primary education up to Class V B) School education up to Class X C) Higher secondary education D) Undergraduate studies

Correct Answer: B) School education up to Class X

4. The "2" in the 10+2+3 pattern refers to:

A) Intermediate or Higher Secondary stage B) Elementary school years C) Two years of B.Ed. training D) Post-graduate education

Correct Answer: A) Intermediate or Higher Secondary stage

5. What does the "3" in the 10+2+3 pattern signify?

A) Primary education B) Middle school C) Undergraduate degree course D) Post-graduate education

Correct Answer: C) Undergraduate degree course

6. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has replaced the 10+2+3 structure with which new pedagogical and curricular structure?

A) 5+3+3+4 B) 12+3+2 C) 6+4+5 D) 5+2+4+3

Correct Answer: A) 5+3+3+4

7. What is the main objective of the uniform pattern of education in India?

A) To promote regional languages B) To ensure a standardized and national system of education C) To increase the number of universities D) To reduce the number of school dropouts

Correct Answer: B) To ensure a standardized and national system of education

8. The Kothari Commission report was titled:

A) Education and National Development B) Learning Without Burden C) Education for All D) Knowledge is Power

Correct Answer: A) Education and National Development

9. The NEP 2020's new structure focuses on the age group:

A) 3-18 years B) 6-16 years C) 5-15 years D) 3-16 years

Correct Answer: A) 3-18 years

10. The first stage of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure is called:

A) Preparatory stage B) Foundational stage C) Middle stage D) Secondary stage

Correct Answer: B) Foundational stage

11. Which document recommended the establishment of a common school system throughout India?

A) National Policy on Education 1968 B) National Curriculum Framework 2005 C) Mudaliar Commission D) Kothari Commission

Correct Answer: D) Kothari Commission

12. The National Policy on Education (NPE) of 1986 led to the introduction of which scheme?

A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan B) Operation Blackboard C) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan D) DIETs

Correct Answer: B) Operation Blackboard

13. The 10+2+3 pattern aimed to unify which educational stages?

A) Primary to Secondary B) Elementary to Higher Education C) School to Higher Education D) Pre-primary to Secondary

Correct Answer: C) School to Higher Education

14. The NEP 2020 places a strong emphasis on which form of education at the Foundational stage?

A) Rote learning B) Experiential learning C) Textbook-based learning D) Competitive learning

Correct Answer: B) Experiential learning

15. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986?

A) Equity B) Quality C) Relevance D) Flexibility

Correct Answer: C) Relevance

16. The new 5+3+3+4 structure of NEP 2020 covers education from age 3 to:

A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 15

Correct Answer: B) 18

17. The uniform pattern of education in India aims to reduce disparities and promote:

A) Regional competition B) National integration C) State autonomy D) Foreign investment

Correct Answer: B) National integration

18. The NEP 2020's Foundational stage includes which age group?

A) 3-8 years B) 6-11 years C) 8-14 years D) 11-14 years

Correct Answer: A) 3-8 years

19. The concept of a common school system was aimed at providing:

A) Education only for the rich B) Education only for the poor C) Quality education to all irrespective of social or economic background D) Vocational training

Correct Answer: C) Quality education to all irrespective of social or economic background

20. The 10+2+3 pattern of education was a major recommendation of which Education Commission?

A) Mudaliar Commission B) Radhakrishnan Commission C) Kothari Commission D) Hunter Commission

Correct Answer: C) Kothari Commission

21. The secondary stage (Grade 9-12) of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure has a focus on:

A) Disciplinary learning only B) Vocational training only C) Multidisciplinary study and flexibility D) Rote memorization

Correct Answer: C) Multidisciplinary study and flexibility

22. In the 10+2+3 pattern, the '10' years of schooling are divided into:

A) 5 years of Primary and 5 years of Secondary B) 7 years of Elementary and 3 years of Secondary C) 8 years of Elementary and 2 years of Secondary D) 5 years of Primary, 3 years of Middle, and 2 years of Secondary

Correct Answer: A) 5 years of Primary and 5 years of Secondary

23. The aim of the uniform pattern of education is to establish a common academic curriculum for:

A) Private schools only B) Government schools only C) All educational institutions in the country D) Only higher education

Correct Answer: C) All educational institutions in the country

24. The Mudaliar Commission (1952-53) focused on which stage of education?

A) Primary Education B) Secondary Education C) Higher Education D) Pre-primary Education

Correct Answer: B) Secondary Education

25. Which of the following is a key feature of the NEP 2020's approach to curriculum?

A) Rote memorization B) Rigid curriculum C) Reduction of curriculum content to its core essentials D) One-size-fits-all approach

Correct Answer: C) Reduction of curriculum content to its core essentials

26. The 10+2+3 pattern aimed to vocationalize which stage of education?

A) Primary B) Secondary (Class X) C) Higher Secondary (Class XI & XII) D) Higher Education

Correct Answer: C) Higher Secondary (Class XI & XII)

27. The NEP 2020’s 'Middle Stage' corresponds to grades:

A) 1-5 B) 6-8 C) 9-12 D) Undergraduate

Correct Answer: B) 6-8

28. The uniform education pattern was recommended to bridge the gap between:

A) Urban and rural schools B) School and university education C) Private and public schools D) Different state education boards

Correct Answer: B) School and university education

29. The NEP 2020 introduces a three-language formula with a special focus on:

A) English as the sole medium of instruction B) The mother tongue/local language as the medium of instruction up to Grade 5 C) Compulsory learning of Hindi D) Compulsory learning of Sanskrit

Correct Answer: B) The mother tongue/local language as the medium of instruction up to Grade 5

30. The final phase of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure (ages 14-18) is the:

A) Preparatory Stage B) Foundational Stage C) Secondary Stage D) Middle Stage

Correct Answer: C) Secondary Stage

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