Revised National Policy on Education (1992) Quiz

What was the focus of the new thrust in elementary education according to the Revised NPE-1992?

• Substantial improvement in the quality of education

• Universal retention of children up to 14 years of age

• All of the above

• Universal access and enrolment

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What was suggested in the Revised NPE-1992 for the education of handicapped individuals?

• Separate schools for the handicapped

• Integrated education for the disabled

• No special provisions

• No education for the handicapped

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the goal of the Navodaya Vidyalayas according to the Revised NPE-1992?

• To provide vocational training

• To cover all districts by the end of 8th Plan Period

• To establish international schools

• To focus on higher education

What was the purpose of the Common School System proposed in the Revised NPE-1992?

• To segregate students based on abilities

• To ensure equality and social justice in education

• To create elite schools

• To privatize education

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What was the target percentage of higher secondary students to be covered by vocational courses by 2000 according to the Revised NPE-1992?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

What was the proposed emphasis on teachers according to the Revised NPE-1992?

• Emphasize teacher's accountability to the school management

• Emphasize teacher's accountability to the pupils, parents, community, and profession

• No emphasis on teachers

• Emphasize teacher's accountability to the government

What was the critical development issue highlighted in the Revised NPE-1992?

• Increasing teacher salaries

• Expanding school holidays

• Continuous upgradation of skills

• Reducing school hours

What was proposed to be established at the national and state levels, similar to Administrative Tribunals?

• Educational councils

• Educational tribunals

• Judicial courts

• Government committees

What was the focus of adult education according to the Revised NPE-1992?

• Focus on social media

• Focus on entertainment

• Focus on sports

• Focus on vocational skills development

What was the aim of the formulation of strategies based on micro planning at the grassroots level according to the Revised NPE-1992?

• To reduce the number of teachers

• To ensure children's retention at school

• To increase government control

• To eliminate primary schools