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NET/SET PAPER 1
Unit: X Higher Education PYQ & Answer
Q1. Some of the most notable universities that evolved during ancient period in India
were situated at:
A. Takshashila
B. Vikramshila
C. Jagaddala
D. Odantapuri
E. Nalanda
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (29-10-2022-SH1)
A) A, B, C, D and E
B) A, B and E only
C) A, B, C and E only
D)A, B, D and E only

Q2. In pursuance of the National Council of Teacher Education Act, 1993. NCTE was
established in the year: (29-10-2022-SH1)
A. 1995
B.1993
C. 1994
D. 1996

Q3. SWAYAM tries to take the best teaching- learning resources to all students through
(29-10-2022-SH1)
A. Seminars
B. Video lectures
C. Classroom teaching
D. Conferences

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Q4. Following are the characteristics of non-Conventional learning:
A. It is teacher oriented.
B. It is for improvement of quality.
C. It is cost effective.
D. It is linked to employment.
E. It is on campus.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (29-10-2022-SH1)
A. A, B and C only
B. B, C and D only
C. A, C and D only
D. C, D and E only

Q5. Given below are two statements

Statement I: An ethical framework of sustainable development provides normative
guidance. Regarding our relationship with environment.
Statement II: Anthropocentric model is misleading as evident from its environmental
consequences,
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given
below(29-10-2022-SH1)
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q6. In ancient Indian education system, learners were given training in following
occupations in the fields of
(A) Architecture
(B) Animal husbandry
(C) Agriculture
(D) Administration

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(E) Dairy farming
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (13-10-2022-SH1)
A. (A), (C), (E) only
B. (B), (C), (E) only
C. (A), (B), (C), (E) only
D. (B), (C), (D), (E) only

Q7. Which among the following was proposed by Kothari commission vis-a-vis
language? (13-10-2022-SH1)
A. Use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction
B. Use of Hindi as a medium of instruction
C. Two-language formula
D. Three language formula

Q8. As envisaged in national education policy (2020), all higher educational institutions
will aim to have a student strength of _by 2040. (13-10-2022-SH1)
A. >5000
B. >4000
C. >3000
D. > 2500

Q9. Given below are two statements: one is labeled as assertion (A) and the other is
labeled as reason (R)
Assertion (A): Universities and higher education institutions are the important
foundations to the growth of any country.
Reason (R): Intellectual property right acts as a shield for invention to be misused by
third parties.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: (13-10-2022-SH1)
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

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Q10. In the context of vocational education, the organization 'NSDC' is (13-10-2022-
SH1)
A National skill development council
B. National skill development corporation
C. National skill documentation centre
D. National sector development corporation

Q11. The government of India in November 1948 appointed a University Education

Commission under the Chairmanship of: (13- 10-2022-SH2)
A. D.S. Kothari
B. Ms. Sucheta Kriplani
C. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
D. Mrs. Annie Besant

Q12. Hansa Mehta Committee was appointed by the National Council for Women's
Education in 1962 with the purpose to: (13- 10-2022-SH2)
A. Carry out inspection of schools in rural areas
B. Examine the differentiation of curriculum for boys and girls at all stages of education.
C. Establish universities. science laboratories in
D. Formulate policy for use of educational satellites for rural areas.

Q13. Who among the following established the central Hindu Girl's School at Banaras
with the object of imparting western education to girls? (13-10-2022-SH2)
A. Annie Besant
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Q14. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Swayam Prabha consists of a group of 34 DTH channels using GSAT-15
satellites on 24x7 basis.

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Statement II: The concept notes for National Education Policy prepared by MHRD in
2014 identified as many as 53 themes.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below (13-10-2022-SH2)
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
D. Statement is incorrect, but Statement Il is correct.

Q15. Match List I and List II

List I
Educational Initiatives
A. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
B. Global Initiative on Academic Network
C. Uchchtar Avishkar Yojana
D. Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India's Developing Economy
List II
Description
1. Promote innovation of a higher order that directly impacts the needs of the industries
II. Invite international faculties to give short term programs to Indian students.
III. Promote research in frontier areas of knowledge
IV. Improvement of access, equity and quality in higher education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (13-10-2022-SH2)
A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
B. A-1, B-IV, C-II, D-III
C. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Q16. The reforms initiated under the Rashtriya Uchchattar Shiksha Abhiyaan (RUSA)
aim at:
(A) Push for greater accountability and autonomy of state institutions

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(B) Improving the quality of education and infrastructure
(C) Formulation of stringent regulations to curb commercialization of higher education
(D) Increase in GER up to 50 percent
(E) Efficient monitoring and continuous feedback mechanism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (12-10-2022-SH1)
A. (A), (B) and (C) only
B. (A) and (B) only
C. (A), (B), (C) and (D) only
D. (B), (C), (D) and (E) onl

Q17. According to National Education Policy (2020). National Higher Education

Regulatory Council will be the single point regulator for all disciplines except (12-10-
2022-SH1)

A. Teacher Education
B. Medical and Legal education
C. Agricultural sciences
D. Management

Q18. Identify the correct sequence in decreasing order in terms of number of

universities in the State
(A) Gujarat
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Karnataka
(E) Madhya Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (12-10-2022-SH1)
A) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
B) (B), (C), (D), (A), (E)
C) (C), (B), (D), (A), (E)
D) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)

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Q19. Match List I with List II:
List I
(A) National Education Policy
(B) National Policy on Education
(C) National Knowledge Commission
(D) Learning without burden Report of the National Advisory Committee
List II
(1) 1993
(II) 2009
(III) 1986
(IV) 2020
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (12-10-2022-SH1)
A) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(1)
B) B (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(1), (D)-(11)
C) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(1)
D) (A)-(IV), (B)-(1), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Q20. Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion A and the other is
labeled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Universities play a key role in building a symbiotic relationship between
the nation. state and society
Reason R: Universities are Centre’s for creation and transmission of knowledge In the
light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(12-10-2022-SH1)
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.A is correct but R is not correct
D.A is not correct but R is correct

Q21. Mahadev Govind Ranade, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Gopal Krishna Gokhale were
known to insist on the idea (12-10-2022-SH2)

A. Keep women unenlightened in order to preserve the superiority of men

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B. Provide equal opportunities to both boys and girls, through co-educational institutions
C. All domestic work should be done by women alone
D. If women study science they would lose faith in religion

Q22. National knowledge commission was established in the year (12-10-2022-SH2)

A. 1998
B. 2000
C. 2005
D. 2007

Q23. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) Education enables upward social economic mobility and is a key for
escaping poverty. Over the past decade major progress was made towards increased
access to education and enrolment at all levels particularly for girls.
Reason (R) The global pandemic has far reaching consequences that may jeopardize
hard won gains made in improving school education.
In the light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: (12-10-2022-SH2)
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Q24. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Dewey equated schools to communities and education to a social process.
Statement II: Chomsky expressed that ultimate aim of education is production of
individuals which are different from each other in terms of quality.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the correct answer from the options given
below: (12-10-2022-SH2)
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

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D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q25. Which of the following characteristics pertains to non-conventional learning? (12-

10-2022-SH2)
A. On campus education with fixed time
B. Teacher centered learning
C. Requirement of regular attendance
D. No fixed curriculum

Q26. Modern Universities were established in India in 1857 at (11-10-2022-SH1)

A. Calcutta, Madras and Hydrabad
B. Calcutta, Madras and Bombay
C. Calcutta, Bombay and Hydrabad
D. Calcutta Ranaras and Hydrabad

Q27. Which of the following were important aspects of Ninth Five Year plans (1997-
2002) pertaining to higher education in India.
(A) Improvement in quality and systemic efficiency
(B) Conferring autonomous status by UGC on selected colleges
(C) Encouraging research in higher education
(D) Vocationalisation of higher education
(E) Improvement of quality and relevance of
technical education Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(11-10-2022-SH1)
A) (B), (C), (D), and (E) only
B) (A), (B), (D), and (E) only
C) (A) and (E) only
D) (C) and (D) only

Q28. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: SWAYAM is Study Web of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Mind.
Statement II: SWAYAM is Source with Active Young Aspirational Mind fullness.

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In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: (11-10-2022-SH1)
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q29. Which among the following is not related to the ranking of World Universities?
(11-10-2022-SH1)
A. Times higher ranking
B. QS ranking
C. Madrid ranking
D. Shanghai ranking

Q30. Sectoral Skill Councils will be incubated by (10-10-2022-SH1)

A. NITI Aayog
B. Indian Standards Council
C. Union Department of Education
D. National Skill Development Corporation

Q31. The national portal for trainers and assessors, an initiative by National Skill
Development Corporation is called (10-10- 2022-SH1)
A. Nalanda
B. Takshashila
C. Vikrama
D. Patanjali
Q32. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The Radhakrishnan Commission recommended to standardize university

teaching in India.
Statement II: The Radhakrishnan Commission also suggested the establishment of an
all-India University Examination Board.

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In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given
below: (10-10-2022-SH1)
A Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q33. Which of the following are the ancient treatises on the science of medicine?
(A) Carak Samhita
(B) Sulva Satras
(C) Susruta Samhita
(D) Yoga Satras
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: (10-10-2022-SH1)
A) (B) and (D) only
B) (B), (C) and (D) only
C) (A) and (C) only
D) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Q34. Which of the following is an ancient treatise on mathematics? (10-10-2022-SH1)

A) Nyaya Sutras
B) Samkhya Karika
C) Samkhya pravacana sutras
D)Sulva sutras

Q35. Who among the following was the Chairperson of the Committee setup by the
National Council for Women Education in 1962 to examine the differentiation of
curriculum for boys and girls at all stages of education? (10-10-2022-SH2)
A) Bhaktavatsalam
B) Hansa Mehta
C) Durgabai Deshmukh
D)Margaret Cousins

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Q36. Match List I with List II
List I
Educational Agencies (Acronyms)
A. NIOS
B. NCTE
C. AICTE
D. NCVET
List II
Educational Domains
I. Teacher Education
II. Technical Education
III. Vocational Education
IV. Distance Education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (10-10-2022-SH2)
A) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
B) A-1, B-II, C-III, D-IV
C)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
D) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Q37. The National Education Policy, 2020 envisages that all higher education
institutions will be incentivized, supported and mentored and shall aim to become
autonomous, and have an empowered Board of Governors by the year (10-10-2022-
SH2)
A) 2025
B) 2030
C) 2035
D) 2040
Q38. Given below are two statements
Statement I: To address inter-state variations at all levels of Education, it was brought
on to the Concurrent list in the Constitution in 1976.

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Statement II: The institutions approved under State Legislative Act are not empowered
to award degrees.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
(10-10-2022-SH2)
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q39. Previous National Education Policy on Education-1986 was modified in the year:
(08-10-2022-SH2)
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1987
D) 1996

Q40. The most important fallout of university reforms under whose leadership, was the
first official announcement of the future education policy of the Government of India to
reduce the tension created among the educated Indians by the process of his university
reforms' (08-10-2022-SH2)
A) Charles Wood
B) Hunter
C) Curzon
D) Dalhousie

Q41. Which of the following universities have been recognized as Institutes of

Eminence?
(A) Banaras Hindu University
(B) Amrita Vishwa Vidya Peetham
(C) Calcutta University

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(D) Central University of Hyderabad
(E) Jawaharlal Nehru University
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: (08-10-2022-SH2)
A) A, B and E Only
B) A, B and D Only
C) C, D and E Only
D) A, B, C and D Only

Q42. Which of the following recognized for the first time that the government should
give 'frank and cordial support' to female education and take effective measures for its
expansion? (08-10-2022-SH2)
A) Women's Indian Association
B) All India Women's Conference
C) The Woods Despatch
D)National Council of Women

Q43. The Acts of incorporation passed in 1857 provided for the establishment of
Universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras on the model of: (08-10-2022-SH2)
A) Cambridge University
B) University of Harvard
C)Oxford University
D) University of London

Q44. "Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man" was stated by: (01-
10-2022-SH2)
A Rabindranath Tagore
B) Swami Vivekanand
C) M. K. Gandhi
D) Sri Aurobindo

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Q45. Individuals participating in online communities can remain anonymous and create
fictitious personas. The ethical concern of this anonymity is that it (01-10- 2022-SH2)
A) facilitates engagement in unethical behavior.
B) promotes free expression of ideas.
C) enables the government to check the background of communities.
D) simplifies business market research.

Q46. The development of MOOCS for undergraduate disciplines has been given to
which of the following National Coordinators? (01-10-2022-SH2)
A) IIM Bangalore
B) All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)
C) Consortium of Educational Communication (CEC)
D) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Q47. The University Grants Commission (UGC) covers the following:

A. Universities
B. University Teaching Departments
C. Affiliated colleges
D. Teacher Training Institutions
E. Nursing Institutions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (01-10-2022-SH2)
A) A, B and C only
B) A, D and E only
C) A, B and D only
D) B, C and D only
Q48. Which of the following is the correct full form of NIDI? (01-10-2022-SH2)
A) National Institute of Distance
B) National Intellectual Data Initiative

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C) National Inter Development Institute
D) National Initiative for Design Innovation

Q49. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Value education is knowledge based and information oriented.
Statement II: Value education is essential for holistic development of students.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: (11-07-2022-SH2)
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement | is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q50. As per UGC guidelines (2021) for Multiple Entry and Exit in Academic
programmes, the Academic Qualification Level 6 corresponds to (11-07-2022-SH2)
A) BA. /B.Sc. (Hons/Research) degree
B) Master’s degree
C) PG Diploma
D) Diploma

Q51. Identify the organizations /bodies which regulate Professional Education in the
country.
(A) Indian Council for Agriculture Research
(B) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
(C) National Council for Vocational Education and Training
(D) National Council for Teacher Education
(E) Council of Architecture
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (11-07-2022-SH2)
A) (A), (C), (D), (E) only
B) (A), (B), (C), (D) only
C) (B), (C), (D), (E) only

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D) (A), (C), (D) only

Q52. In ancient times some of the most prosperous civilizations, which were strong
knowledge-based societies, included
(A) India
(B) Egypt
(C) Japan
(D) Germany
(E) Greece
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (11-07-2022-SH2)
A) (A), (B), (C), (E) only
B) (A), (B), (E) only
C) (A), (C), (E) only
D) (A), (B), (C), (D) only

Q53. During British rule in India who among the following observed that: 'The Indian
Universities turn out only a discontented horde of office seekers, whom we educated for
places which are not in existence for them to fill'. (11-07-2022-SH2)
A) Curzon
B) Annie Besant
C) Dalhousie
D) Macauley

Q54. Which among the following adversely affects the inclusive character of the
institutions of higher education? (05-01- 2022-SH1)
A) To promote quality of education
B) To select very competent faculty
C) To use uniform criterion to select the institutions so that charges of partiality can be
avoided
D) To provide fund for doing quality research

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Q55. Which among the following factors promote the quality of education?
(A) Organizing conferences, symposia
(B) Encouraging collaboration of research with the leading universities of the World
(C) By privatizing the universities
(D) By creating a system of strong punishment for those faculty who do not do research
(E) Providing e-resources to the faculty and students
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (05-01-2022-SH1)
A) (A), (B), (E) only
B) (A), (B), (C) only
C) (B), (C), (E) only
D) (C), (D), (E) only

Q56. Which among the following is NOT the responsibility of UGC? (05-01-2022-SH2)
A) To regulate quality of higher education.
B) To maintain discipline in campuses of institutions of higher education.
C)To fund research projects of faculty
D) To suggest model curriculum to the universities

Q57. Match List I with List II:

List I
Personality
(A) Rabindranath Tagore
(B) S. Chandrashekar
(C) Manjul Bhargava
(D) Amartya Sen
List II
Domain
(1) Physics
(II) Literature
(III) Economics

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(IV) Mathematics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (05-01-2022-SH2)
A) (A)-(II), (B)-(1), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
B) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(1), (D)-(11)
C) (A)-(1), (B)-(11), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
D) (A)-(III), (B)-(1), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

Q58. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): There are regional variations in the quality of education provided by the
institutions of higher education.
Reasons (R): Institutions of higher education cannot be compared as they cater to the
needs of different social groups of students.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: (05-01-2022-SH2)
A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Q59. Which among the following are the types of universities existing in India
currently?
(A) Community University
(B) Deemed University
(C) Research University
(D) Central University
(E) Private University
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (05-01-2022-SH2)
A) (A), (B), (C), (D) only
B) (A), (B), (D), (E) only
C) (B), (D), (E) only

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D) (A), (C), (D) only

Q60. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Modern Universities in India were established first during colonial period.
Statement II: The British government were genuinely interested in expanding the
institutions of higher education in India.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: (05-01-2022-SH2)
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q61. The main reason for low enrollment in vocational education courses in India is
(04- 01-2022-SH1)
A) High fee structure
B) Wrong perception of vocational education among students and parents
C) Lack of adequate infrastructure to impart Vocational education
D Unavailability of large number of vocational courses

Q62. Which one of the following sections of the UGC Act is concerned with the
promotion and coordination of university Education for the maintenance of standards
of teaching examination and research? (04- 01-2022-SH1)
A) Section 28
B) Section 25
C) Section 14
D) Section 12
Q63. What per cent of the children's brain development occurs prior to 6 years? (04-01-
2022-SH1)
A) 25%
B) 45%

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C) 65%
D) 85%

Q64. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: The aim of education in ancient India was not just the acquisition of
knowledge but preparation for life in this world beyond schooling.
Reason R: Ancient Indian education laid emphasis on complete realization and
liberation of self.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below (04-01-2022-SH1)
A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is correct but R is not correct
D) A is not correct but R is correct

Q65. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Value development requires conscious, planned and deliberate attempts
by the school and the teachers.
Statement II: Values needed for sustainable development cannot be taught in a school
setting.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below (04-01-2022-SH1)
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q66. The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed: (04-01-
2022-SH2)
A)3 month
B)5 months

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C) 6 months
D)12 months

Q67. U in AYUSH stands for: (04-01-2022- SH2)

A) Urban
B) Universal
C) University
D)Unani

Q68. Inter University Board set up in 1928 to promote University activities by sharing
information and co-operation in the field of education, culture, sports and allied areas is
now known as: (04-01-2022-SH2)
A) Association of Indian Universities
B) Central Board of Secondary Educators
C) Central Advisory Board on Education
D) University Grants Commission

Q69. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Government is preparing high quality bilingual textbooks and teaching-
learning material for science and mathematics to enable students to think and speak
about the two subjects in their home- language/mother tongue and in English.
Reason R: Government should promote all regional languages
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below: (04-01-2022-SH2)
A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C)A is correct but R is not correct
D)A is not correct but R is correct
Q70. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Values are an enduring belief about the way things should be done or
about the ends we desire

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Statement II: The values we form are influenced by our circumstance’s families,
friends, age, gender, environment, tradition and culture
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below: (04-01-2022-SH2)
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement | is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q71. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Purpose of doing research is to make fundamental contribution in
knowledge.
Statement II: Indian higher education institution are making fundamental
contributions In very large area of knowledge by publishing a number of research
articles.
In the light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below:
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q72. Which among the following adversely affects the inclusive character of the
institutions of higher education?
A) To promote quality of education
B) To select very competent faculty
C)To use uniform criterion to select the institutions so that charges of partiality can be
avoided
D)To provide fund for doing quality research

Q73. Match List I with List II:

List I

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Organizations
(A) ICSSR
(B) DST
(C) ICMR
(D) ICPR
List II
Disciplinary Domain
(1) Philosophy
(II) Social Sciences
(III) Sciences
(IV) Medicine
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(1), (D)-(III)
B) (A)-(1), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
C) (A)-(III), (B)-(1), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
D) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(1)

Q74. The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed:
A) 3 months
B) 5 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months

Q75. U in AYUSH stands for:

A) Urban
B) Universal
C) University
D) Unani

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Q76. Inter University Board set up in 1928 to promote University activities by sharing
information and co-operation in the field of education, culture, sports and allied areas is
now known as:
A) Association of Indian Universities
B) Central Board of Secondary Educators
C) Central Advisory Board on Education
D) University Grants Commission

Q77. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Government is preparing high quality bilingual textbooks and teaching-
learning material for science and mathematics to enable students to think and speak
about the two subjects in their home-language/mother tongue and in English.
Reason R: Government should promote all regional languages
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is correct but R is not correct
D) A is not correct but R is correct

Q78. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Values are an enduring belief about the way things should be done or
about the ends we desire
Statement II: The values we form are influenced by our circumstance’s families,
friends, age, gender, environment, tradition and culture
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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Q79. The main reason for low enrollment in vocational education courses in India is
A) High fee structure
B) Wrong perception of vocational education among students and parents
C) Lack of adequate infrastructure to impart Vocational education
D) Unavailability of large number of vocational courses

Q80. Which one of the following sections of the UGC Act is concerned with the
promotion and coordination of university Education for the maintenance of standards
of teaching examination and research?
A) Section 28
B) Section 25
C) Section 14
D) Section 12

Q81. What per cent of the children's brain development occurs prior to 6 years?
A) 25%
B) 45%
C) 65%
D) 85%

Q82. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and other is
labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: The aim of education in ancient India was not just the acquisition of
knowledge but preparation for life in this world beyond schooling.
Reason R: Ancient Indian education laid emphasis on complete realization and
liberation of self.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

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B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C)A is correct but R is not correct
D)A is not correct but R is correct

Q83. Given below are two statements

Statement 1: Value development requires conscious, planned and deliberate attempts by
the school and the teachers.
Statement II: Values needed for sustainable development cannot be taught in a school
setting.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q84. NSFQ organizes qualification according to series of levels of

A) Knowledge, Skills, Experience
B) Skills, Experience, Aptitude
C) Knowledge, Skills, Aptitude
D) Skills, Achievement, Aptitude

Q85. Which one of the following is not an objective of higher education?

A) Teaching
B) Research
C) Improving literacy levels
D) Career Development

Q86. "Destiny of India is being shaped in her classrooms". This is stated in

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A) NPE -1986
B) NKC report
C) Education Commission
D) University Education Commission

Q87. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Environmental education makes individuals aware of environmental
issues, explore and analyze causes and effectiveness of the issues, and promotes
environmental sustainability.
Reason R: It is very essential to think and act creatively to become technically capable
and trained to approach environmental issues in a proactive manner.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is correct but R is not correct
D) A is not correct but R is correct

Q88. Given below are two statements

Statement I: The Hansa Mehta committee made a recommendation that there is a need
to make differentiation in curriculum on the basis of sex.
Statement II: Bhaktavalsalan committee recommended that the government and public
should both act jointly, realise their responsibilities and proceed in a planned manner
with regard to education of girls in future.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

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Q89. As per NEP-2020, the responsibility to develop Adult Educator Framework has
been given to which one of the following organizations?
A) MHRD
B) NCTE
C) NIEPA
D) NCERT

Q90. Which one of the following led to the formulation of 10+2+3 system of education?
A) Macaulay's Minute
B) Hunter Commission
C) Elphinstone report
D) Wood's dispatch

Q91. ERIC is a unit in which one of the following organizations?

A) NCTE
B) NCERT
C) NIEPA
D) NRF

Q92. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is
labeled as Reason R
Assertion A: To make it easier for government as well as non-government philanthropic
organizations to build schools regulations on inputs should be limited to certain areas
only.
Reason R: Government should provide effective, enabling and sufficient infrastructure
so that all schools have access to safe and engaging school education.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is correct but R is not correct
D) A is not correct but R is correct

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Q93. Given below are two statements
Statement I: It is obvious that if higher education is not radically improved, our
administration and technical progress, our intellectual standards and social advance
will be most seriously handicapped. This is a major recommendation of the University
Education Commission
Statement II: The University Grants Commission was established in accordance with
the recommendation of the National Education Commission
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q94. How many Indian languages have been declared endangered by UNESCO?
A) 47
B) 87
C) 117
D) 197

Q95. The major objective of value education in institutions is

A) Value for society
B) Developing responsible and good citizens
C) Developing ideal teachers
D) Acquainting students with the value of education

Q96. Which among the following are the main thrusts of the NEP-200 regarding
institutional restructuring and consolidation?
A. A rigid separation of discipline, with early specialization and streaming of students
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B. Developing a spectrum of institutions with a focus on research only
C. To establish stage-wise mechanism for granting graded autonomy to colleges
D. Developing vibrant communities of scholars, breaking down harmful silos, enable
students in disciplines including artistic, creative and sports
E. to end the fragmentation by transforming higher education institutions into large
multidisciplinary universities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A, B and C only
B. B, C and D only
C. C, D and E only
D. A, D and E only

Q97. Match List I with List II

List I
A. University Education Commission
B. Secondary Education Commission
C. Education Commission
D. National Knowledge Commission
List II
I. Dr. L. Mudaliyar
II. Dr. Radha Krishnan
III. Dr. Sam Pitroda
IV. Dr. D.S. Kothari
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
B) A-II, B-I, C - IV, D - III
C) A-IV, B-III, C - II, D - I
D) A-I, B-II, C-III, D - IV

Q98. Given below are two statements

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Statement I: National Commission of Higher Education and Research (NCHER) is the
apex regulatory body for Higher Education in India
Statement II: The Independent Regulatory Authority for Higher Education will not be
dealing with entry regulatory functions of AICTE, MCI and BCI, as recommended by
the National Knowledge Commission
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il is correct

Q99. Who chaired the first committee constituted by Government of India on Women's
education after independence?
A) Dr. Radhakrishnan
B) Dr. Durga bai Deshmukh
C) Hansa Mehta
D) Kamala Chaudhary

Q100. Disruptive technologies in education mean

A) New technologies that completely change the way things are done in education

B) Prevention of technology in education

C) Use of Artificial Intelligence
D) Obsolete technology

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 Answer Key
1 A 21 B 41 B 61 B 81 D
2 A 22 C 42 C 62 D 82 A
3 B 23 B 43 D 63 D 83 C
4 B 24 C 44 B 64 A 84 C
5 A 25 D 45 A 65 C 85 C
6 C 26 B 46 C 66 C 86 C
7 D 27 B 47 A 67 D 87 B
8 C 28 C 48 D 68 A 88 D
9 B 29 C 49 D 69 B 89 D
10 B 30 D 50 D 70 A 90 D
11 C 31 B 51 A 71 B 91 B
12 B 32 C 52 B 72 C 92 A
13 A 33 C 53 A 73 D 93 B
14 C 34 D 54 C 74 C 94 D
15 C 35 B 55 A 75 D 95 B
16 B 36 A 56 B 76 A 96 C
17 B 37 C 57 A 77 B 97 B
18 D 38 C 58 B 78 A 98 B
19 C 39 B 59 C 79 B 99 B
20 B 40 C 60 C 80 D 100 A

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