This section contains multiple-choice questions and answers on the various topics of Elementary Education. Practice these MCQs to test and enhance your skills on Elementary Education.
List of Elementary Education Questions and Answers:
1) The first stage of compulsory education is –
A. Kindergarten
B. Elementary education
C. Secondary education
D. Higher education
Answer» B. Elementary education
2) Elementary education covers the classes from –
A. K.G to Class 4
B. Class 1 to 4
C. Class 1 to 8
D. Class 1 to 12
Answer» C. Class 1 to 8
3) Free and compulsory education is laid down by –
A. Article 21
B. Article 21 a
C. Article 45
D. Article 42
Answer» B. Article 21 a
4) Universalization of Elementary Education is a –
A. Constitutional Provision
B. Fundamental Right
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both of the above
5) SSA is a program for universalization of –
A. primary education
B. elementary education
C. secondary education
D. higher education
Answer» B. elementary education
6) SSA is a partnership between –
A. central, state & local government
B. central & state government
C. state & local government
D. central & local government
Answer» A. central, state & local government
7) NCERT was established on –
A. 1st Sept, 1961
B. 2nd Sept, 1961
C. 4th Sept, 1961
D. 5th Sept, 1961
Answer» A. 1st Sept, 1961
8) The institution responsible for framing the National Curriculum Framework is –
A. CBSE
B. SCERT
C. NCERT
D. NUEPA
Answer» C. NCERT
9) SCERT’s were set up in –
A. 1953
B. 1963
C. 1973
D. 1983
Answer» C. 1973
10) DIET’s came into existence in –
A. 1985
B. 1986
C. 1987
D. 1988
Answer» C. 1987
11) DIET’s were set up on the recommendation of –
A. NPE 1986
B. NPE 1992
C. Kothari Commission
D. Mudaliar Commission
Answer» A. NPE 1986
12) The main aim of DIET is –
A. Training of teachers
B. Preparation of syllabus
C. Preparation of textbooks
D. Preparation of teaching aids
Answer» A. Training of teachers
13) NCERT is located in –
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. New Delhi
D. Bangalore
Answer» C. New Delhi
14) SSA simply means –
A. Free & compulsory education
B. Education for all
C. Universalization of elementary education
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Education for all
15) The body with the highest authority over school education in India is –
A. NCERT
B. SCERT
C. CBSE
D. DIET
Answer» A. NCERT
16) The Directive Principles of State Policy envisaged the achievement of universalization of elementary education in India within a time frame of -
A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 year
Answer» B. 10 years
17) At the launch of SSA, the financial arrangement shared between the Centre and state governments was -
A. 90:10
B. 80:20
C. 85 : 15
D. 75:25
Answer» C. 85 : 15
18) Early Childhood Education covers the stage of –
A. Pre–primary education
B. Primary education
C. Secondary education
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Pre–primary education
19) The program introduced by Indian government to ensure universal retention and achievement at elementary stage is –
A. Formative evaluation
B. Summative evaluation
C. Diagnostic evaluation
D. Continuous & Comprehensive evaluation
Answer» D. Continuous & Comprehensive evaluation
20) District Primary Education Program (DPEP) was launched in –
A. 1990
B. 1992
C. 1994
D. 1995
Answer» C. 1994
21) Universalization of Elementary Education means –
A. no tuition fees
B. free books and stationery
C. free mid- day meals
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
22) National Curriculum Framework was launched in -
A. 2000
B. 2002
C. 2005
D. 2006
Answer» C. 2005
23) Developing guidelines for the preparation of subject-wise syllabi and textual materials for Grades I to V is the purview of –
A. NCERT
B. SCERT
C. DIET
D. CBSE
Answer» A. NCERT
24) Developing textual materials in Hindi, Mathematics and Environmental Science for Classes I to V is the purview of –
A. NCERT
B. SCERT
C. DIET
D. CBSE
Answer» A. NCERT
25) The body which acts as a nodal agency for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan at the national level is –
A. NCERT
B. SCERT
C. DIET
D. CBSE
Answer» A. NCERT
26) In India elementary education is defined as the education from
A. Classes I-VIII
B. Classes I-VII
C. Classes I-VI
D. Classes I-V
Answer» A. Classes I-VIII
27) In elementary education the upper primary stage covers classes
A. Classes I-IV
B. Classes V-VII
C. Classes V-VIII
D. Classes VI-VIII
Answer» D. Classes VI-VIII
28) National Universalization of Elementary Education target concentrate on
A. Retention, Achievement, Enrollments
B. Provision, Enrollments, Participation
C. Access, Retention, Attainment
D. Access, Provision, Participation
Answer» C. Access, Retention, Attainment
29) Free and compulsory education is provided to children of the age group –
A. 6-13 years
B. 6-10 years
C. 4-12 years
D. 6-14 years
Answer» D. 6-14 years
30) According to__________ commission “ Elementary Education should prepare children become responsible and useful citizen
A. Hunter
B. Radhakrishnan
C. University
D. Kothari
Answer» D. Kothari
31) Gandhiji strongly advocated______________ compulsory education through the schemes of basic education
A. Five year
B. Four year
C. Fourteen year
D. Seven year
Answer» D. Seven year
32) National Elementary Education Mission (NEEM) was set up in August
A. 1987
B. 1995
C. 1990
D. 1994
Answer» B. 1995
33) One of the foremost interventions under UEE schemes is –
A. Publication
B. Research
C. Community Participation
D. Innovation
Answer» C. Community Participation
34) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established in the year –
A. 1961
B. 1969
C. 1981
D. 1971
Answer» A. 1961
35) The full form of NCERT is –
A. National Council for Educational Research and Training
B. National Commission of Educational Research and Training
C. National Council of Educational Research and Training
D. National Committee on Educational Research and Training
Answer» C. National Council of Educational Research and Training
36) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is a/an –
A. Autonomous Organisation
B. Private Organisation
C. Deemed Organisation
D. Voluntary Organisation
Answer» A. Autonomous Organisation
37) NCERT act as the nodal center at the national level for the implementation of –
A. National Policy on Education 1992
B. National policy on Education 1968
C. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
D. The Constitution Act, 2002
Answer» C. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
38) The National Council of Educational Research and Training was established in –
A. Mumbai
B. Mysore
C. Bhopal
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
39) NCERT has a separate department called –
A. The Department of Elementary Education
B. The Department of Literacy Education
C. The Department of Early Childhood Care and Education
D. The Department of Information Technology Education
Answer» A. The Department of Elementary Education
40) The function of NCERT are –
A. To build capacities of teachers
B. To act as a nodal agency for UEE
C. To conduct pre-service teacher education courses
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
41) There are______________ major constituent unit of the NCERT
A. 15
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» C. 8
42) The full form of SCERT is –
A. State Council for Educational Research and Training
B. State Council of Education, Research and Training
C. State council of Educational Research and Teaching
D. State Council of Educational Research and Training
Answer» D. State Council of Educational Research and Training
43) The function of SCERT is for excellence of teachers education program ____________ in the state
A. Higher and Elementary Level
B. Secondary and Higher Level
C. Elementary Level
D. Elementary and Secondary Level
Answer» D. Elementary and Secondary Level
44) The State Council of Educational Research and Training is set up in each state on the pattern of –
A. DIET
B. CBSE
C. NCERT
D. NUEPA
Answer» C. NCERT
45) State Council of Educational Research and Training, Mizoram was established on –
A. 20th January 1973
B. 20th January 1963
C. 20th January 1980
D. 20th January 1990
Answer» C. 20th January 1980
46) The Directorate of Teacher Education and SCERT came into existence as an Independent Directorate on –
A. January 15, 1970
B. January 15, 1980
C. January 15, 1990
D. January 15, 1960
Answer» C. January 15, 1990
47) In 1973 the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare recommended that all the existing institutions or various units in the state education department be merged into a single organisation and be designated as –
A. DIET
B. SCERT
C. Board of School Education
D. State Institute of Education (SIE)
Answer» B. SCERT
48) Who is the present director of SCERT, Mizoram?
A. Zohmingliani
B. MC Lalthankima
C. Laldawngliani Chawngthu
D. Zothanmawii
Answer» C. Laldawngliani Chawngthu
49) Who is the present Education Minister of Mizoram?
A. Dr. R.Lalthangliana
B. Lalchhandama Ralte
C. Lalruatkima
D. Robert Romawia Royte
Answer» B. Lalchhandama Ralte
50) What is the full form of DIET?
A. District Institute of Education and Training
B. District Institute of Education and Teaching
C. District Institute of Educational and Technology
D. District Institute of Educational and Training
Answer» A. District Institute of Education and Training

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