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MCQ Quiz: Citizen's Charter of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

Question 1: What is the primary objective of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) as per the Citizen's Charter?

• a) To provide education only to urban students
• b) To provide good quality modern education to talented rural children without regard to socio-economic conditions
• c) To focus exclusively on higher education
• d) To promote only cultural activities

Correct Answer: b
To provide good quality modern education-including a strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education- to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas without regard to their family's socio-economic conditions.

Question 2: Under which ministry does the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti operate?

• a) Ministry of Home Affairs
• b) Ministry of Education
• c) Ministry of Finance
• d) Ministry of Health

Correct Answer: b
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Question 3: When was the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti registered?

• a) 1986
• b) 1990
• c) 1985
• d) 2000

Correct Answer: a
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 on 16th February, 1986.

Question 4: What is the main focus of admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas?

• a) Urban elite students
• b) Talented children predominantly from rural areas
• c) International students
• d) Only girls from backward classes

Correct Answer: b
The scheme provides good quality modern education to talented children predominantly from rural areas.

Question 5: Who is the executive head of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti?

• a) Principal
• b) Commissioner
• c) Deputy Commissioner
• d) Joint Commissioner

Correct Answer: b
The executive head of the administrative pyramid is the Commissioner.

Question 6: How many regional offices does NVS have?

• a) 5
• b) 8
• c) 10
• d) 12

Correct Answer: b
The Samiti has established eight regional offices for the administration and monitoring of Navodaya Vidyalayas.

Question 7: What is the admission process for Class VI in JNVs?

• a) Direct admission based on marks
• b) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
• c) Interview only
• d) Lottery system

Correct Answer: b
Admission to Class VI is through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test.

Question 8: What components are emphasized in the education provided by NVS?

• a) Only academics
• b) Culture, values, environment, adventure, and physical education
• c) Vocational training only
• d) Sports exclusively

Correct Answer: b
Strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education.

Question 9: Who assists the Commissioner at the Headquarters level?

• a) Teachers only
• b) Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners
• c) Regional Principals
• d) Students' Council

Correct Answer: b
He/she is assisted by Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners.

Question 10: What is the target group for NVS education?

• a) Urban poor
• b) Socially and economically backward rural students
• c) All income groups
• d) Only SC/ST students

Correct Answer: b
Targeting socially and economically backward students who lack access to accelerated learning due to financial, social and rural disadvantages.

Question 11: Under which Act was NVS registered?

• a) Companies Act
• b) Societies Registration Act, 1860
• c) Indian Trusts Act
• d) Partnership Act

Correct Answer: b
Registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

Question 12: What scheme was implemented by NVS in 2023-24 across 317 schools?

• a) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
• b) PM SHRI Scheme
• c) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
• d) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Correct Answer: b
NVS implemented PM SHRI Scheme across 317 selected schools in 2023-24.

Question 13: What career motivation does NVS promote through its experiences?

• a) Arts only
• b) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• c) Commerce
• d) Humanities

Correct Answer: b
Promoting science and motivating students to choose STEM as their career.

Question 14: What is the official website of NVS?

• a) www.education.gov.in
• b) www.navodaya.gov.in
• c) www.jnvindia.org
• d) www.nvs.org

Correct Answer: b
The official website is www.navodaya.gov.in.

Question 15: How can applications for Class VI admission be submitted?

• a) Only offline
• b) Online through the NVS portal
• c) By post only
• d) Through email

Correct Answer: b
Online Application for Admission to Class VI by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

Question 16: What is the role of regional offices in NVS?

• a) Teaching
• b) Administration and monitoring of JNVs
• c) Admission tests
• d) Curriculum development

Correct Answer: b
For the administration and monitoring of Navodaya Vidyalayas under their jurisdiction.

Question 17: Which scheme is associated with Youth Parliament in NVS?

• a) PM SHRI
• b) Youth Parliament Scheme
• c) STEM Initiative
• d) Adventure Program

Correct Answer: b
In connection with the 'Youth Parliament Scheme' organized by the Ministry.

Question 18: What is the full form of JNV?

• a) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• b) Jawahar National Vidyalaya
• c) Junior Navodaya Vidyalaya
• d) Jawahar New Vidyalaya

Correct Answer: a
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV).

Question 19: Who executes the policies of NVS?

• a) Executive Committee
• b) Commissioner
• c) Regional Heads
• d) Ministry Officials

Correct Answer: b
The Commissioner executes the policies laid down by the Samiti's executive committee.

Question 20: What is the contact method for maintenance issues on the NVS website?

• a) Social media
• b) Helpdesk
• c) Email only
• d) Phone only

Correct Answer: b
Contact us at our helpdesk.

Question 21: What type of organization is NVS?

• a) Private
• b) Autonomous under Ministry of Education
• c) State-run
• d) NGO

Correct Answer: b
Autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education.

Question 22: Which department oversees NVS within the Ministry?

• a) Department of Higher Education
• b) Department of School Education and Literacy
• c) Department of Technical Education
• d) Department of Youth Affairs

Correct Answer: b
Department of School Education and Literacy, Govt. of India.

Question 23: What is the purpose of JNVs in balancing socio-economic fabric?

• a) Ignore rural areas
• b) Provide remedial education
• c) Focus on urban development
• d) Promote inequality

Correct Answer: b
Education plays a significant and remedial role in balancing the socio-economic fabric of the Country.

Question 24: How many JNVs are targeted under PM SHRI in 2023-24?

• a) 200
• b) 317
• c) 500
• d) 100

Correct Answer: b
Implemented across 317 selected schools.

Question 25: What is the renamed status of beneficiary schools under PM SHRI?

• a) Regular JNV
• b) PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• c) Elite JNV
• d) Rural Excellence School

Correct Answer: b
Renamed these beneficiary schools as PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Question 26: What does NVS aim to nurture in Indian citizens?

• a) Military skills
• b) Basic education for better quality of life
• c) Advanced research
• d) Vocational trades

Correct Answer: b
Our billion-strong nation needs the nurture and care in the form of basic education to achieve a better quality of life.

Question 27: Which previous ministry name is mentioned in NVS history?

• a) Ministry of Education
• b) Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
• c) Ministry of Skill Development
• d) Ministry of Women and Child

Correct Answer: b
Formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) (1985–2020).

Question 28: What is the literal translation of Navodaya Vidyalaya?

• a) New Dawn School
• b) Jawahar Navodaya School
• c) Rural Excellence Academy
• d) Central Vidyalaya

Correct Answer: a
Navodaya (lit. 'New Dawn').

Question 29: What activities are included in NVS curriculum besides academics?

• a) Only sports
• b) Adventure activities and physical education
• c) Business training
• d) Music only

Correct Answer: b
Adventure activities and physical education.

Question 30: How are candidates intimated about admissions?

• a) By post only
• b) Through email
• c) SMS only
• d) Newspaper

Correct Answer: b
Candidates may be intimated about the same through e-mail.

Question 31: What is the focus of NVS in terms of student selection?

• a) Socio-economic elite
• b) Talented children without regard to socio-economic conditions
• c) Age-based only
• d) Gender-based

Correct Answer: b
Without regard to their family's socio-economic conditions.

Question 32: Which portal is used for Class VI applications?

• a) National Government Services Portal
• b) NVS own portal
• c) CBSE portal
• d) State education portal

Correct Answer: a
Online Application for Admission to Class VI by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on National Government Services Portal.

Question 33: What values does NVS inculcate?

• a) Competitive only
• b) Cultural and moral values
• c) Financial literacy
• d) Technical skills

Correct Answer: b
Inculcation of values.

Question 34: What is the significance of NVS in rural development?

• a) Ignores rural areas
• b) Provides accelerated learning to rural disadvantaged students
• c) Urban migration promotion
• d) Elite rural training

Correct Answer: b
Lack access to accelerated learning due to financial, social and rural disadvantages.

Question 35: Where can detailed admission guidelines be found?

• a) Local newspapers
• b) NVS website
• c) School notice boards only
• d) Regional offices

Correct Answer: b
Uploaded on the NVS website www.navodaya.gov.in in due course.