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MCQs: Article 16 - Joint Commissioner (Academic)

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1. Who is responsible for arranging seminars, refresher courses, and in-service training?

• A) Commissioner
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
• D) Deputy Commissioner

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
As per 16.1.1: To arrange seminars, refresher courses, in‐service training and workshops etc.

2. Who can depute staff for training in India and participation in educational programs?

• A) Principal
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Regional Officer
• D) Vice-Principal

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.2 allows deputation for training and participation in educational programmes in India.

3. Who has the authority to approve and prescribe textbooks for classes VI to VIII?

• A) NCERT
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Commissioner
• D) Academic Advisory Committee

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
As per 16.1.3: To approve and prescribe text books for classes VI to VIII.

4. Promotion of physical education and organizing sports meets comes under whose responsibility?

• A) Sports Officer
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Physical Education Teacher
• D) Principal

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.4: To promote physical education and issue directions for sports and games.

5. Who looks after the welfare and in-service training of teachers and Vidyalaya staff?

• A) HR Department
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
• D) Regional Director

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.5 covers welfare and professional education of teachers and staff.

6. Formulation of plans for development of higher education is a duty of:

• A) Ministry of Education
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) UGC
• D) NITI Aayog

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.6: Formulation of plans and schemes for development of higher education.

7. Who assists the Commissioner in recruitment, promotion, and transfer of staff?

• A) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• B) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
• C) Deputy Commissioner (Admin)
• D) Assistant Commissioner

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
As stated in 16.2: Joint Commissioner (Pers.) looks after all personnel matters.

8. Deputing officers for foreign training requires approval from:

• A) The Committee
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Commissioner
• D) Ministry of Education

Correct Answer: A) The Committee
16.1.2 allows training in India only, subject to general directions by the Committee.

9. The Joint Commissioner (Academic) can prescribe textbooks for:

• A) Classes I to V
• B) Classes IX to XII
• C) Classes VI to VIII
• D) Only Class VIII

Correct Answer: C) Classes VI to VIII
Clearly mentioned in 16.1.3.

10. Who is responsible for managing seniority lists of Samiti staff?

• A) Academic Section
• B) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
• C) Establishment Branch
• D) Finance Officer

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
16.2 includes seniority as part of personnel matters.

11. In-service training of teachers is looked after by:

• A) NLIs
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Regional Offices
• D) Principals

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.5 includes in-service training of teachers.

12. Organizing games and sports meets is directed by:

• A) Sports Ministry
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Physical Directors
• D) Student Council

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.4 covers directions for sports and games meets.

13. Placement of staff at all levels is handled by:

• A) Regional Offices
• B) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
• C) Vidyalaya Management Committee
• D) Academic Wing

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Personnel)
16.2 includes placement of Samiti staff.

14. Who formulates schemes aligned with the Navodaya Vidyalaya scheme for higher education?

• A) Commissioner
• B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
• C) Planning Commission
• D) HRD Ministry

Correct Answer: B) Joint Commissioner (Academic)
16.1.6: Formulation of plans on the lines of Navodaya Vidyalaya scheme.

15. The Joint Commissioner (Personnel) assists the Commissioner in:

• A) Curriculum Design
• B) Sports Planning
• C) Recruitment & Transfer
• D) Textbook Approval

Correct Answer: C) Recruitment & Transfer
16.2 clearly defines role in personnel matters including recruitment and transfer.

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