1. New Policy aims for Universalisation of Education from pre-school to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio in school by
a. 2022
b. 2025
c. 2030
d. 2035
✓ (c) 2030.
2. Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) renamed as
a. Ministry of Human Development
b. Ministry of Education
c. Ministry of Human Rights
d. Ministry of Human Capital
✓ (b) Ministry of Education
3. Who is the last minister of MHRD and first minister of Education ?
a. Piyush Goel
b. Kapil Sibbal
c. Ramesh Pokhriyal
d. Jairam Ramesh
✓ (c) Ramesh Pokhriyal.
4. The current 10+2 school curriculum to be replaced by a new
a. 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
b. 2+3+3+4 curricular structure
c. 5+4+3+3 curricular structure
d. 5+2+2+4 curricular structure
✓ (a) 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
5. As per the policy public investment in education will be increased from the current 4.3% to
a. 5% of GDP
b. 7% of GDP
c. 6.6% of GDP
d. 6% of GDP
✓ (d) 6% of GDP
6. The new policy aims in the higher education to improve the Gross Enrollment Ratio from 26.3% to 50% by
a. 2030
b. 2035
c. 2025
d. 2040
✓ (b) 2035.
7. Which list is Education in the Indian Constitution ?
a. Union List
b. State List
c. Concurrent List
d. None of the above
✓ (c) Concurrent List.
By the 42nd amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to the Concurrent List.
8. Consider the following statement relating to new education policy committees
I. Justice Verma Committee
II. TSR Subramanian Committee
III. K Kasturirangan Committee
IV. Ramaswamy Committee
Select Correct answer code given below
a. I and II Only
b. I, III, IV Only
c. I, II, III and IV
d. II and III Only
✓ (d) II and III Only.
9. Consider the following statement relating to the medium of instruction in NEP 2020
I. The medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother tongue/local language
II. Medium of instruction is mandatory
III. It is only for Public School
Select Incorrect answer given code below
a. I & III Only
b. II & III Only
c. III Only
d. I & II Only
✓ (b) II & III Only.
10. The vocational education will start from
a. Class 5th
b. Class 8th
c. Class 6th
d. Class 7th
✓ (c) Class 6th.
11. Consider the following statement regarding the foundational pillars in NEP 2020
I. Accessibility
II. Affordability
III. Accountability
IV. Quality
V. Equity
VI. Access
Select Correct answer given code below
a. I, II, III Only
b. I, II, III, IV Only
c. I, II, III, IV, V Only
d. I, II, III, IV, V & VI
✓ (d) I, II, III, IV, V & VI.
The NEP 2020 is built on the foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Accessibility, Affordability and Accountability.
12. The NEP 2020 replace the
a. National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
b. National Policy on Education, 1968
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of the Above
✓ a. National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
13. What will be age of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in NEP 2020 ?
a. 3-6 years
b. 2-6 years
c. 4-7 years
d. 3-8 years
✓ d. 3-8 years
ECCE will be delivered through Anganwadis and pre-schools.
14. Ministry of Education plan for attaining universal foundational literacy and numeracy in all primary schools for all learners by grade 3 by
a. 2022
b. 2025
c. 2027
d. 2030
✓ b. 2025
15. Is Board exams for Grades 10 and 12 will be continued in NEP 2020 ?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not specified
d. Continue with redesigned
✓ d. Continue with redesigned
16. Consider the following statements regarding languages in NEP 2020
i. It will promote 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' initiative
ii. Three language formula with greater flexibility
iii. All Classical languages will be available in school as options.
Select CORRECT code given below
a. i Only
b. ii Only
c. i and ii Only
d. i, ii and iii
✓ d. i,ii and iii
Languages in NEP 2020 :
• Medium of Instruction up till Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be home language/mother tongue/local language.
• 'The Languages of India' a fun project/activity on to be taken by every student 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' initiative.
• Indian Sign Language (ISL) will be standardized across country.
17. According to NEP 2020
i. Setting up of Gender Inclusion Fund for Female and Transgender students
ii. Setting up of Special Education Zones (SEZs) for large population from SEDGs
Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT ?
a. i Only
b. ii Only
c. Both i & ii
d. Neither i nor ii
✓ c. Both i & ii
SEDGs : Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups
18. Public and Private higher education institutions will be governed by
a. Same set of norms
b. Different set of norms
c. Not Determined
d. None of the Above
✓ a. Same set of norms
19. Consider the following statements regarding Adult Education in NEP 2020
i. Policy aim to achieve 100% youth and Adult literacy
ii. Public library spaces for adult education courses
iii. Quality technology based options for adult learning
Select CORRECT code given below
a. i and ii Only
b. ii and iii Only
c. i, ii, & iii
d. iii Only
✓ c. i, ii, & iii
20. Which is not an educational committee ?
a. D. S. Kothari Committee
b. T. S. R. Subramaniam Committee
c. Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee
d. Ashok Mehta Committee
✓ d. Ashok Mehta Committee
21. Consider the following statements regarding Union Budget 2021-22
i. 15,000 schools to be strengthened by implementing all NEP 2020 components.
ii. 100 new Sainik Schools to be set up in partnership with NGOs/private schools/states.
iii. 720 Model of residential Eklavya Schools in tribal areas.
Select CORRECT code given below
a. i and ii Only
b. ii and iii Only
c. i and iii Only
d. i, ii and iii
✓ d. i, ii and iii
22. Consider the following statements regarding the National Research Foundation (NRF):
I. It is to be set-up as an autonomous body envisaged under the NEP 2020.
II. The NRF aims to fund researchers working across streams in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. I Only
b. II Only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
✓ c. Both I and II
