Human Capital Formation in India - Online Test
Q1. Secondary level education for age group
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
In India, the secondary level education comprises of students between the age groups of 12 to 18 which includes classes 6 to 12.
Q2. HDI index rates all countries on a scale of
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The Human Development Index is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education and percapita income indicators and ranks countries accordingly. India falls under 0.600-0.649 category. Canada, the United States and Australia are some examples of 0.900-1 category.
Q3. Navodaya Vidyalaya started in
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalay are Government supported schools in Indian districts, to provide education and scope for talented children from rural areas. The idea was conceived by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and accordingly the first schools were set up in 1985-86 in two districts - Jhajjar (Haryana) and Amaravati (Maharashtra).
Q4. GER stands for
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The Gross Enrolment Ratio is a statistical measure of students enrolled in a specific level of education as a percentage of the population corresponding to that level of education. GER is used worldwide and also by the United Nations.
Q5. SSA started in
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is an initiative by the Central Government in partnership with the State Governments to educate all children between the ages 6-14. It was started in the year 2000.
Q6. The most important indicator of the status of education of a country is the
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
Literacy rate refers to the percentage of people who are able to read and write to those who are not. Literacy rate is concerned wth the education of the country.
Q7. In India, GER figures are available for
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The Gross Enrolment Ratio is available for all levels of education in India. The website data.gov.in contains information relating to the same.
Q8. The 86th Amendment to the Constitution of India deals with free and compulsory education for age groups
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The Constitution of India was amended to provide free education to all children between the age groups of 6-14.
Q9. Still ___ of population in India population is illiterate
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
As per the 2011 census, India's literacy rate is 74.04%. So around 25% or one-fourth of our population is illiterate.
Q10. Navodaya Vidyalayas were established to give modern education of a good standard, to talented students in
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Navodaya Vidyalayas cater to the rural talent in India. They are established in every district with the purpose of providing a level playing ground to the children of the rural areas.
