CUK UGC-NET (Higher Education System)

15. The South Asia University is situated in the city of :

• 15. Colombo

• 15. Dhaka

• 15. New Delhi

• 15. Kathmandu

15. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in institutions of higher education in India at present (2023) is about:

• 27.1 Percent

• 15. 12 Percent 

• 15. 19.5 Percent

• 15. 23 Percent

Answer explanation

27.1 percent

As per the official data of the Ministry of Education, the GER in higher education level in India was 27.1 percent, which means that around 27 out of 100 students in the eligible age group (18-23 years) were enrolled in higher education.

The maximum number of fake institutions/universities as identified by the UGC in the year 2023 are in the State / Union territory of

• Karnataka,

• Andhra Pradesh,

• Maharashtra,

• Delhi

Answer explanation

The University Grants Commission (UGC) identified 20 fake universities in India in 2023. Delhi had the highest number of fake universities with eight. Uttar Pradesh had four fake universities, followed by Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and other states. 

Takshashila, an ancient centre for higher learning in India, was declared as a heritage site by the UNESCO in

• 1980

• 2022

• 2000

• 1990

Answer explanation

UNESCO declared Takshashila a World Heritage Site in 1980. Takshashila was an ancient Indian city that is now in northwestern Pakistan. It was a well-known center of study, particularly for Buddhist religious teachings.

The first Open University in India was set up in the State of

• Andhra Pradesh

• Delhi

• Tamil Nadu

• Himachal Pradesh

Answer explanation

Andhra Pradesh Government took the first initiative in 1982, to start the Andhra Pradesh Open University (now renamed Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University) at Hyderabad.

89. The Kothari Commission’s report was entitled on:

• 89. Learning to be adventure

• 89. Education and National Development

• 89. Diversification of Education

• 89. Education and socialization in democracy

Answer explanation

Education and National Development

The name of the Kothari Commission report was Education and National Development, submitted on 29 June 1966 to M.C. Chagla, the education minister at that time.

115. The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of :

• 115. Kothari Commission

• 115. Sargent Commission

• 115. Mudaliar Commission

• 115. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission

Answer explanation

S. Radhakrishnan

This recommendation was made by the University Education Commission of 1948–1949 which was set up under the chairmanship of S. Radhakrishnan "to report on Indian university education and suggest improvements and extensions".

Which of the following envisaged a common educational structure like 10+2+3 as a core in the curricular programme?

• • Gnanam Commission on ‘New Education Management’ in Higher Education- 1990

• Education Commission on Dr. Kothari Commission- 1964-66

• University Education Commission

• The National Knowledge Commission recommendations on Higher Education- 2006

Answer explanation

The Kothari Commission 1964

Therefore, 10 + 2 + 3 as a common structure of education is recommended by The Kothari Commission 1964-66.

4. How long will the UG degree program last according to NEP 2023?

• 4. 2 years

• 4. 3 years

• 4. 4 years

• 4. 5 years

2. Which state was the first to issue an order pertaining to the implementation of NEP 2022?

• 2. Uttar Pradesh

• 2. Karnataka

• 2. Maharashtra

• 2. Madhya Pradesh