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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Organizational Set-Up Quiz

Test your knowledge about the organizational structure of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti based on Chapter II of its regulations. This quiz covers the establishment, leadership, and functioning of NVS.

1. Under which Act was Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti registered?

• A. Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860)
• B. Indian Companies Act, 1956
• C. Indian Trusts Act, 1882
• D. Right to Information Act, 2005

Correct Answer: A. Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860)
Explanation: NVS was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) on 20th February, 1986.

2. When was the first meeting of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti held?

• A. 20th February, 1986
• B. 28th November, 1986
• C. 1st April, 1985
• D. 15th August, 1987

Correct Answer: B. 28th November, 1986
Explanation: The Samiti was registered on 20th February, 1986 and its first meeting was held on 28th November, 1986.

3. Under which ministry does NVS function as an autonomous organization?

• A. Ministry of Defence
• B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
• C. Ministry of Finance
• D. Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
Explanation: NVS is an autonomous organization under Ministry of HRD (Dept. of School Education & Literacy), Govt. of India.

4. Who is the Chairman of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti?

• A. Prime Minister of India
• B. Minister of Human Resource Development
• C. Vice-Chairman nominated by Government of India
• D. Financial Advisor to Ministry of HRD

Correct Answer: B. Minister of Human Resource Development
Explanation: The Minister of Human Resource Development is the Chairman of the Samiti.

5. Who is the Vice-Chairman of NVS?

• A. Nominated by the Government of India
• B. The Financial Advisor to Ministry of HRD
• C. The Joint Commissioner (Admn.)
• D. The senior-most principal of JNVs

Correct Answer: A. Nominated by the Government of India
Explanation: The Vice-Chairman of the Samiti is to be nominated by the Government of India.

6. Who serves as the Finance Member of the Samiti?

• A. Minister of Finance
• B. Financial Advisor to the Ministry of HRD
• C. Secretary of Ministry of HRD
• D. Director of Finance, NVS

Correct Answer: B. Financial Advisor to the Ministry of HRD
Explanation: The Financial Advisor to the Ministry of HRD shall be the Finance Member of the Samiti.

7. Who is the ex-officio Secretary of the Samiti?

• A. Minister of HRD
• B. Vice-Chairman of NVS
• C. Joint Commissioner (Admn.)
• D. Financial Advisor

Correct Answer: C. Joint Commissioner (Admn.)
Explanation: The Joint Commissioner (Admn.) shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Samiti.

8. How often is the Annual General Meeting of the Samiti held?

• A. Once in six months
• B. Once in a year
• C. Once in two years
• D. Once in three years

Correct Answer: B. Once in a year
Explanation: The Annual General Meeting of the Samiti shall be held once in a year.

9. Who can convene special meetings of the Samiti?

• A. Vice-Chairman
• B. Chairman
• C. Finance Member
• D. Secretary

Correct Answer: B. Chairman
Explanation: Special meetings may be convened by the Chairman whenever considered necessary.

10. How are meetings of the Samiti called?

• A. Through email notification
• B. Through newspaper advertisement
• C. By a written notice under the signatures of the Secretary
• D. By oral communication from the Chairman

Correct Answer: C. By a written notice under the signatures of the Secretary
Explanation: All meetings of the Samiti shall be called by a written notice under the signatures of the Secretary of the Samiti.

11. How many members present in person constitute a Quorum at any meeting of the Samiti?

• A. Three members
• B. Five members
• C. Seven members
• D. Ten members

Correct Answer: C. Seven members
Explanation: Seven members present in person shall constitute a Quorum at any meeting of the Samiti with its present membership.

12. Where is the headquarters of NVS located?

• A. New Delhi
• B. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• C. Mumbai, Maharashtra
• D. Kolkata, West Bengal

Correct Answer: B. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Address of the NVS is: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida (U.P.)-201307.

13. What is the official website of NVS?

• A. www.nvs.gov.in
• B. www.navodaya.gov.in
• C. www.jnv.gov.in
• D. www.navodayavidyalaya.org

Correct Answer: B. www.navodaya.gov.in
Explanation: The official website is mentioned as www.navodaya.gov.in.

14. The objectives of the Samiti are detailed in:

• A. The Constitution of India
• B. The Right to Education Act
• C. The Memorandum of Association and Rules
• D. The National Education Policy

Correct Answer: C. The Memorandum of Association and Rules
Explanation: The objectives for which the Samiti has been established are detailed in the Memorandum of Association and Rules.

15. Other members of the Executive Committee of the Samiti are appointed by:

• A. The Chairman
• B. The Vice-Chairman
• C. Government of India
• D. The Finance Member

Correct Answer: C. Government of India
Explanation: The other members of the Executive Committee of the Samiti shall be appointed by Government of India as per the Memorandum of Association and Rules.

16. NVS manages and regulates the functioning of:

• A. Kendriya Vidyalayas
• B. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
• C. Central Schools
• D. Sainik Schools

Correct Answer: B. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Explanation: NVS manages and regulates the functioning of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) throughout the country.

17. In which sector of Noida is the NVS headquarters located?

• A. Sector-15
• B. Sector-62
• C. Sector-128
• D. Sector-18

Correct Answer: B. Sector-62
Explanation: The address is B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida (U.P.)-201307.

18. NVS was registered as a society in:

• A. 1985
• B. 1986
• C. 1987
• D. 1988

Correct Answer: B. 1986
Explanation: It was registered as a society on 20th February, 1986.

19. The Memorandum of Association and Rules are reproduced at:

• A. Appendix-I
• B. Appendix-II
• C. Appendix-III
• D. Appendix-IV

Correct Answer: B. Appendix-II
Explanation: The objectives are detailed in the Memorandum of Association and Rules reproduced at Appendix-II.

20. The first meeting of the Samiti is mentioned in:

• A. Appendix-I
• B. Appendix-II
• C. Appendix-III
• D. Not mentioned in any appendix

Correct Answer: A. Appendix-I
Explanation: The text mentions that the first meeting was held on 28th November, 1986 and references Appendix I.

Designed for educational purposes. Based on Chapter II of NVS regulations.