Higher Education Quiz – 14 May

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Q1. What is the total number of Universities in India as per the report published by UGC in July 2019?
A. 907
B. 909
C. 911
D. 903

Q2. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) includes which of the following points?
(i) It is a centrally Sponsored Scheme.
(ii) It was launch in 2013.
(iii) It aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher education institute.
(iv) It is not designed on the lines of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
(v) It aims to increase GER to 25%.
A. (i), (iii) and (v)
B. (ii), (iv) and (v)
C. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (v)

Q3. Who among the following can be removed by the President without Parliament’s resolution?
A. Judge of a High Court
B. Governor of a State
C. Chief Election Commissioner
D. Comptroller and Auditor – General

Q4. Which of the following come(s) within the ambit of the term ‘corruption’?
a) Misuse of official position
b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms
c) Non-action when action is required
d) Harm to public good
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
A. a only
B. a and b only
C. a, b and d
D. a, b, c and d

Q5. Which Indian University occupies the first position as per QS India University Rankings 2019?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Bombay
C. University of Delhi
D. Indian Institute of Science

Q6. Which one of the following sequences correctly reflects the evolution of educational technology support in higher education?
A. Programmed learning material, text book support, online and modular material
B. Text book supplementation, programmed learning material, modular material and online methods
C. Modular material, programmed learning, online and text book supplementation
D. Online methods, modular material, text book supplementation and programmed learning material

Q7. What are the current challenges in the field of higher education in India?
(i) Expansion
(ii) Equity
(iii) Funds
(iv) Examination Reforms
(v) Excellence
(vi) Entrance Examinations
Select correct answer from the options given below:
A. (i), (ii) and (vi)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (iii), (iv) and (vi)
D. (i), (ii) and (v)

Q8. Which of the following modes of admission was prevalent in Nalanda University in ancient times?
A. Entrance Examination
B. Interview
C. Good Academic Credentials
D. Peer Discussion

Q9. Which one of the following is not a scheme or program to strengthen higher education in India?
A. IGNOU
B. National Council of Teachers 1995
C. Operation Blackboard
D. National Literacy Mission

Q10. Which of the following are not necessarily the immediate consequences of the proclamation of the President’s Rule in a State?
1) Dissolution of the State Assembly.
2) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.
3) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.
4) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A. 1 and 4
B. 1, 2 and
3. C 1, 2, 3 and
4. D 2 and 3

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