TRB PGT Education Unit 1.8 Perspectives of Education - RTE Act, 2009.

TRB PGT Education Unit 1.8 Perspectives of Education - RTE Act, 2009.

1. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act was enacted in which year?

A) 2005 B) 2009 C) 2010 D) 2011

2. The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for children in which age group?

A) 3-14 years B) 6-14 years C) 5-10 years D) 6-16 years

3. According to the RTE Act, what is the pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for classes I to V for up to 60 students?

A) 1:20 B) 1:30 C) 1:40 D) 1:35

4. What is the maximum number of students for which a school must appoint a head teacher, according to the RTE Act?

A) 100 B) 150 C) 200 D) 250

5. The RTE Act prohibits which of the following?

A) Private tutoring by teachers B) Physical punishment and mental harassment C) Screening procedures for admission of children D) All of the above

6. The RTE Act mandates that a school must admit a child to which class, if the child has not been admitted to any school previously?

A) Class I B) Class V C) Appropriate class according to his/her age D) Pre-primary class

7. What is the minimum number of working days per academic year for classes VI to VIII, as per the RTE Act?

A) 200 B) 220 C) 240 D) 250

8. What is the minimum number of instructional hours per academic year for classes I to V?

A) 800 hours B) 1000 hours C) 1200 hours D) 1500 hours

9. The RTE Act requires schools to reserve what percentage of seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections?

A) 15% B) 20% C) 25% D) 30%

10. The RTE Act prohibits which of the following for admission to any school?

A) Capitation fee B) Screening procedures C) Physical punishment D) Both A and B

11. What is the full form of SMC in the context of the RTE Act?

A) School Management Committee B) School Monitoring Committee C) State Management Council D) School Maintenance Committee

12. According to the RTE Act, the pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for classes VI to VIII is?

A) 1:20 B) 1:30 C) 1:35 D) 1:40

13. The RTE Act specifies that the academic authority to lay down the curriculum and evaluation procedure is?

A) State Government B) Central Government C) State Academic Authority D) NCERT

14. What is the minimum number of working days for classes I to V as per the RTE Act?

A) 200 B) 220 C) 240 D) 250

15. A school management committee (SMC) must have at least what percentage of parents or guardians of children in the school?

A) 50% B) 60% C) 75% D) 80%

16. The RTE Act came into force on which date?

A) 1st April 2009 B) 1st April 2010 C) 1st January 2009 D) 1st January 2010

17. Which article of the Indian Constitution was amended to include the RTE Act?

A) Article 21A B) Article 45 C) Article 51A D) Article 24

18. The RTE Act, 2009, makes education a fundamental right for children. This is covered under which part of the Constitution?

A) Part III B) Part IV C) Part IVA D) Part V

19. Which schedule of the Constitution was amended by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act?

A) First Schedule B) Seventh Schedule C) Eighth Schedule D) None of the above

20. The RTE Act was implemented in the whole of India, except which state, at the time of its enforcement?

A) Jammu and Kashmir B) Nagaland C) Tamil Nadu D) Rajasthan

21. According to the RTE Act, what is the minimum qualification for a teacher to be appointed in a school?

A) Diploma in Elementary Education B) B.Ed. degree C) As laid down by the academic authority D) Graduation

22. The RTE Act states that a child with special needs must be provided with education in which type of setting?

A) Special schools B) Integrated schools C) Inclusive environment D) Home-based education

23. The RTE Act prohibits which of the following for the sake of admission?

A) Age proof B) Screening procedure C) Entrance exam D) Both B and C

24. What is the minimum number of teachers required for a primary school with 100 students?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

25. The RTE Act focuses on which of the following aspects of education?

A) Equity B) Access C) Quality D) All of the above

26. The RTE Act, 2009, is based on the recommendations of which commission?

A) Kothari Commission B) National Knowledge Commission C) Yashpal Committee D) Mudaliar Commission

27. The RTE Act prohibits which of the following for the purpose of promotion?

A) Detention of a child in any class B) Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) C) Mid-day meal scheme D) All of the above

28. What is the minimum number of instructional hours per academic year for classes VI to VIII?

A) 800 hours B) 1000 hours C) 1200 hours D) 1500 hours

29. The RTE Act states that a child with a disability has the right to free education up to which age?

A) 14 years B) 16 years C) 18 years D) 21 years

30. What is the provision for teachers in a school that falls short of the required PTR?

A) The school can hire contract teachers B) The school can have part-time teachers C) The school must appoint a new teacher within 6 months D) The government must provide a new teacher

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