18th December 2018 Shift-1:

  1. Which of the following body is empowered with the role of appointment and approval of teaches in a University System in India?
    1. Options:-
      1. University Court/Senate
        Board of Studies
        Board of Management/ Executive Council/ Syndicate
        Academic Council
  2. Which one of the following has a larger scope for the possibility of hands-on experience?
    1. Options:-
      1. Workshop
        Seminar
        Conference
        Symposium
  3. Which of the following is entrusted with the responsibility for coordination and quality of higher education in India?
    1. Options:-
      1. NITI Ayog
      2. Bar Council of India
      3. University Grants Commission
      4. Association of Indian Universities
  4. Who is the administrative and academic head of the Indian University System?
    1. Options:-
      1. Dean of Studies in a University
      2. Vice-chancellor of a University
      3. Chancellor of a University
      4. Registrar of a University
  5. Which one of the following is less oriented towards knowledge dissemination?
    1. Options:-
      1. Classroom
      2. Fieldwork
      3. Journal
      4. Seminar

18th December 2018 Second Shift

  1. For promoting Human Value through programs of the University System in India, which of the following activities have great potential?
    1. Lectures by experts
    2. Association of NGOs
    3. Inviting dignitaries/heads from the national-level organizations.
    4. Mentoring by senior faculty members
  2. Which organization in India oversees the functioning and quality aspect of teacher education programs?
    1. Options:
      1. Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
      2. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
      3. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
      4. University Grants Commission (UGC)
  3. Which of the following statement correctly describe the functions/status of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration a deemed to be University?
    1. Code:
      1. Capacity building and research in planning and management of education
      2. Educational planning and administration
      3. Fully maintained by the Government of India like any Central University
      4. A Statutory Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
    2. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
    3. Options:
      1. (a) and (b)
      2. (b) and (d)
      3. (a) and (d)
      4. (a) and (c)
  4. Which of the following, activity/programs in a University aims at value education in a holistic frame?
    1. Options:
      1. Fine Arts and Musical Concerts
      2. National Cadet Corps (NCC)
      3. Yoga Education and Wellness Centers
      4. Inter-University Competitions
  5. Which of the following bodies/units in a University has a statutory function to perform?
    1. Board of Management
    2. Finance Committee
    3. Research Degree Committee’
    4. Board of Studies
  6. In the context of a School/University which of the following aspects of the environment determines the academic ethos?
    1. Patterns of human relations as evident in the workplace
    2. Latest lab equipment
    3. Attractive physical campus
    4. Well – equipped lecture halls

19th December 2018 First Shift:

  1. For promoting human values through College/University programs which one of the following leadership styles would be the most appropriate?
    1. Options:-
      1. Participative Leadership Style.
      2. Directive Leadership Style.
      3. Delegating Leadership Style.
      4. Consultative Leadership Style.
  2. A post-graduate degree holder student with 55% marks intends to pursue research for the award of the Ph.D. degree. What will be the formal requirements in this regard? To indicate your correct answers choose from the code given below:
    1. Appearing is an admission test of a university
    2. Attending a coaching institute
    3. Consulting an expert teacher
    4. Submitting an application for enrollment
    5. Submitting a proposal for the research
    6. Discussing the research proposal with a peer group.
    7. Getting the opinion of the expert on the research theme.
    8. Getting the proposal approved by the relevant body of the university.
    9. Attending mandatory course work.
      1. (b), (c), (f) and (i)
      2. (a), (d), (e), (h) and (i) – (1,4,5,8,9)
      3. (d), (f), (h) and (i)
      4. (c), (e), (g) and (h)
  3. Which of the following statements are correct about Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)? To indicate your answer, select from the code given below:
    1. It is an autonomous organization.
    2. It is devoted to the promotion of open and distance education system.
    3. It conducts an assessment and accredits the State Open Universities.
    4. It has jurisdiction in respect of the Open and Distance learning system in India and to the study centers outside India.
      1. (a) and (b)
      2. (b) and (d)
      3. (c) and (d)
      4. (d) and (a)
  4. For an effective organizational climate within a university system, which of the following measures will be most appropriate?
    1. Decreasing the power restraining forces without caring about the driving forces.
    2. Increasing the power of driving forces and decreasing the power of restraining forces.
    3. Creating an equilibrium between driving forces and restraining forces.
    4. Increasing the power of driving forces without caring for the restraining forces.
  5. The leadership and executive role in the higher education system in respect of state universities of India is assigned to:
    1. Dean of Studies
    2. Vice-Chancellor of the University
    3. Chancellor of the University
    4. Deans of Faculties
  6. For ensuring sustainability in the quality ethos of the university environment which of the following would be considered high priority skill for a vice-chancellor?
    1. Administrative Skill
    2. Financial Management Skill
    3. Technical Management Skill
    4. Human Resource Management Skill
  7. The formal authority for approving the University level courses vests in:
    1. The Academic Council
    2. The University Court
    3. The Executive Council
    4. The Research Degree Committee

19th December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. Match the following:
    1. Set-I Set-II
      1. Swayam Prabha  –       FM education radio network
      2. GIAN (Global institute of Academic Network)  –     Internet audio counseling service
      3. Gyan Vani –    Free DTH channel for education
      4. Gyan darshan –            talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs for engagement with Indian higher education institution
      5. Gandhara-     Educational Television Channel
    2. Options:-
      1. (a)-(v), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv), (e)-(i)
      2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i), (e)-(v)
      3. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v), (d)-(iv), (e)-(iii)
      4. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(v), (e)-(ii)
  2. The institutions of eminence tag granted by the union government in the public sector are:
    1. IIT, Delhi
    2. IIT, Bombay
    3. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
    4. University of Hyderabad
    5. Pondicherry University
    6. Indian Institute of Science
      1. Options:-
        1. (a), (b), (d) and (e) only
        2. (a), (b) and (f) only
        3. (b), (c), (e) and (f) only
        4. (c), (d), (e) and (f) only
  3. On the recommendations of which commission, 10+2+3 structure was incorporated in the statement on National policy on Education, 1968?
    1. Kothari Commission
    2. Mandal Commission
    3. Ramamurti Commission
    4. Mudaliar Commission
  4. In terms of year of establishment, which Open University is the youngest among the following (established most recently):
    1. Options:-
      1. Tamil Nadu Open University, Tamil Nadu
      2. Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Assam
      3. Odisha State Open University, Odisha
      4. Pt. Sunderlal Sharma Open University, Chhattisgarh
  5. Which among the following was launched on 2 October 1978 ( The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi)?
    1. Options:-
      1. 10+2+3 Scheme
      2. EduSAT
      3. National Adult Education Programme
      4. First educational radio channel

20 December 2018 first shift:

  1. “e-Pathshala” is an initiative by:
    1. Options:-
      1. UGC
      2. NCTE
      3. CBSE
      4. NCERT
        1. NCERT –  Teacher training programs
        2. National Curriculum Framework was developed by NCERT
  2. University and University-level instructions are categorized into:
    1. Central Universities
    2. State Universities
    3. Private Universities
    4. Deemed-to-be Universities
    5. Institutions of Higher Learning
    6. Civil Sector Institutions
      1. Options:-
      2. (b), (d), (e) and (f)
      3. (a), (c), (e) and (f)
      4. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
      5. (c), (d), (e) and (f)
  3. The Council of Rural Institutes Authority is situated at:
    1. Options:-
      1. Ludhiana
      2. Ahmedabad
      3. Hyderabad
      4. Pune
  4. In 1948, under whose Chairmanship a University Education Commission was set up to reconstruct University Education in India?
    1. Options:-
      1. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
      2. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
      3. Dr. S. Radhakrishanan
      4. Prof. P.C. Joshi
        1. Radhakrishnan COMMISSION – iNTEGRATING SECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION
  5. The first Open University established in India is:
    1. Options:-
      1. Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai
      2. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik
      3. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
      4. Nalanda Open University, Patna

20 December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. Which private institutions in the following list have been granted the status of ‘Institutes of Eminence’ by the MHRD?
    1. BITS, Pilani
    2. MAHE, Manipal
    3. Symbiosis, Pune
    4. Amity University, Noida
      1. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
        1. Options:-
          1. (ii) and (iii)
          2. (i) and (ii)
          3. (ii) and (iv)
          4. (i) and (iii)
  2. Match the following:
    1. List-I                          List-II
    2. Open University          Odisha State Open University, Odisha
    3. Dual Mode University – Amity University
    4. Mixed Mode University-  Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
    5. Deemed University –   University of Mumbai, Mumbai
    6. Specialized University –          School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
      1. Options:-
        1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v), (d)-(i), (e)-(iv)
        2. (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii), (e)-(v)
        3. (a)-(v), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii), (e)-(iii)
        4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv), (e)-(v)
  3. The number of open Universities and directorates of distance education whose courses are recognized by UGC as on August 9, 2018, is:
    1. Options:-
      1. 53
      2. 62
      3. 49
      4. 58
  4. State higher education councils are established under the instruction of:
    1. Options:-
      1. CABE
      2. RUSA
      3. NITI Ayog
      4. PUSA
        1. RUSA (Rashtriya Uchthar Shiksha Abhiyan) aims to achieve challenges in higher education – equity, access and excellence.
  5. A study was carried out on the drought resilience in India. Which of the following states show the highest level of handling drought?
    1. Options:-
      1. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu, and Kashmir
      2. Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala
      3. Sikkim, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh
      4. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
  6. One of the first states to establish a higher education council was:
    1. Andhra Pradesh
    2. Sikkim
    3. Jammu and Kashmir
    4. Goa

21st December 2018 First Shift:

  1. With reference to ‘Right to Education’ (RTE) which among the following is correct?
    1. Options:-
      1. Making elementary education up to 14 years of age a fundamental right.
      2. Making higher education up to 21 years of age a fundamental right.
      3. Providing free uniforms to students up to 18 years of age.
      4. No examination of students up to 14 years of age.
  2. The National Education Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of :
    1. Options:-
      1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
      2. Dr. Zakir Hussain
      3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
      4. Justice Hidayathulla
  3. The LEAP program of MHRD is aimed to train University faculties in :
    1. Options:-
    2. Institutional economics
    3. Scientific research
    4. New technology
    5. Academic leadership
  4. Who was the Chairman of Secondary Education Commission set up in 1952?
    1. Options:-
      1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
      2. Dr. A.L. Mudaliar
      3. Sh. K.C. Pant
      4. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
        1. University Education Commission was set up to reconstruct University Education in India  In 1948, under the chairmanship of  Dr. S. Radhakrishanan
        2. Secondary Education Commission was established under the chairmanship of Lakshmanswamy mudhaliyar  in 1952
        3. Mudhaliar Commission gave the idea of diversification of secondary education which means he reccomends Multipurpose schools and technical schools are to be opened
  5. Match Set-I with Set-II:
    1. Set-I                Set-II
      1. (Regulatory body) (Field of regulation)
      2. NCTE                     Law
      3. BCI                         Architecture
      4. CA                          A Professional courses
      5. NBA                       Teacher education
      6. Options:-
        1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
        2. (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
        3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
        4. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
          1. an international agreement for engineering accreditation bodies, has Indian representation through NBA .

21st December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. Which among the following envisaged a common educational structure like 10+2+3 as a common core in the curricular programme?
    1. Options:-
      1. All India Council of Technical Education
      2. National Policy on Edu. (NPE), 1986
      3. Sinha Committee
      4. Kothari Commission
        1. The establishment of a state council for higher education in each state  National policy on education 1986.
        2. the system of planning and the management of education was recommended by NPE 1986 .
        3. So District level Education in training is also suggested by this policy. DIET.
  2. The Washington Accord, an international agreement for engineering accreditation bodies, has Indian representation through:
    1. Options:-
      1. NBA
      2. NAAC
      3. Higher Education Council of India
      4. UGC
  3. Which scheme of Govt. of India was launched for the development of secondary education in public schools?
    1. Options:-
      1. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
      2. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
      3. Global Initiative of Academic Network
      4. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
        1. RMSA aunched in March 2009
        2. Planning Commission Report (12th Plan) gave regulation to extend Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) scheme to government aided schools
  4. In which year Secondary Education Commission was appointed under the chairmanship of Dr. A.L. Mudaliar?
    1. Options:-
      1. 1952
      2. 1962
      3. 1950
      4. 1951
        1. Secondary Education Commission was established under the chairmanship of mudaliar.
        2. Commission gave the idea of diversification of secondary education
        3. Multipurpose schools and technical schools are to be opened reccomended by Mudhaliar Commission.
  5. The National Education Day is celebrated every year on:
    1. Options:-
      1. November 5
      2. November 14
      3. November 25
      4. November 11

22 December 2018 First Shift:

  1. In which year Education Commission under the chairmanship of Dr. D.S. Kothari was set up?
    1. Options:-
      1. 1960
      2. 1964
      3. 1955
      4. 1952
        1. Indian Education Commission is also known as Kothari Education Commission.
        2. Commission gave the Common School System of secondary education
        3. Kothari Cmmission  has emphasised the importance of affiliated colleges.
  2. Which of the following was launched in 2013 with the purpose to provide strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions?
    1. Options:-
      1. All India Council for Technical Education
      2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
      3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
      4. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
  3. The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) was established in which year?
    1. 2007  2. 2005 3. 1998  4. 2000
  4. The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally inaugurated on 28 December 1953 by whom among the following?
    1. Options:-
      1. Sh. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
      2. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
      3. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
      4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  5. The University Grants Commission has a Scheme for “ Human Rights and Values in Education”. Under this Scheme, which statement is incorrect among the following for the ‘Human Rights and Duties Education’ component?
    1. Options:-
      1. To establish value and wellness centers in schools.
      2. To encourage research activities.
      3. To sensitize the citizens so that the norms and values of human rights are realized.
      4. To develop interaction between society and educational institutions.

22 December 2018 Second Shift:

  1. In the institutions of higher education in India which of the following has the formal authority to approve the courses and programs of studies?
    1. Options:-
      1. The University Court/senate
      2. Academic Council
      3. Departmental Council
      4. Board of Studies
  2. Below are given two sets Set-I provides stages of value development while Set-II indicates their critical features from the point of view of value education. Match the two sets and choose your answer from the code:
    1. Set-I
      1. (Stages of value development)           Set-II (Critical Features in terms of value education)
    2. Value Collection                                 Providing opportunity for imitation
    3. Value Assessment                               Characterization through integration of values
    4. Value Clarification                              Providing hints for inner evaluation
    5. Value consolidation                            Exposure to other values
    6. Discussions and debates
      1. Options:-
      1. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(v)
      2. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
      3. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
      4. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(v)
  3. For pursuing a Ph.D. program through our University system, what has become a mandatory provision now?
    1. Options:-
      1. Course work
      2. Guidance from a supervisor outside the University
      3. Enrolment for Ph.D
      4. Compulsory attendance for three years
  4. in the following two sets, Set-I mentions an apex level institution in India while Set-II indicates their formal concerns. Match the two sets and give your answer from the code.
    1. Set-I – (Apex level institution)                                    Set-II  (Formal Concerns)
      1. University Grants Commission                       Adjudication of legal matters in education
      2. All India Council of Technical Education – Coordination, recognition and quality issues related to teacher education institutions
      3. National Council of Teacher Education – Coordination and quality maintenance in institutions of higher education
      4. National Assessment and Accreditation Council – Recognition and quality issues in technical institutions
        1. Evaluation of quality and determining grade of excellence
      5. Options:-
        1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(v)
        2. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
        3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
        4. (a)-(v), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
  5. To improve access and quality in higher education, the knowledge commission recommendations include which of the following?
    1. Use of ICT for the production of knowledge
    2. Closure of non-performing Universities in the country
    3. Establishment of a network of institutions of higher learning
    4. Increase in the enrollment of students in the institutions of higher learning
    1. Options:-
      1. (a), (c), (d) only
      2. (a), (b), (c), (d)
      3. (a), (b), (d) only
      4. (a), (b), (c) only
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