Retention and Dropout

What does the term 'Retention' in education refer to?

• The process of increasing school enrollment rates

• The ability of students to complete their course or level of education after being admitted

• The drop in the number of students enrolled in educational institutions

• The number of students attending school for the first time

Which of the following is a significant issue for increasing retention in education?

• High-quality infrastructure in schools

• Teacher absenteeism and shortage

• Adequate transportation facilities

• Effective communication between parents and teachers

What is the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan primarily aimed at?

• Providing free education to all students

• Reducing dropout rates and improving the quality of education

• Limiting the number of schools in remote areas

• Offering only vocational education and skill development

Which of the following factors contributes to high dropout rates in India?

• Increased teacher training

• Strong infrastructure

• Economic constraints and the need for children to work

• Improved access to remote areas

In which year was the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan launched by the Government of India?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Which of the following is a proposed measure for enhancing student retention in education?

• Reducing the number of educational institutions

• Offering remedial classes for weaker students

• Encouraging school dropout

• Cutting down on the school curriculum

What is a common reason for children from poor families not attending school?

• Parents have high levels of education

• Children are expected to work and support the family financially

• Schools are too close to their homes

• Parents prefer their children to be in school

Which of the following is a factor contributing to a lack of school enrollment in some areas of India?

• Availability of local educational institutions

• Poor family conditions and financial constraints

• High levels of public awareness about education

• Availability of free textbooks and learning materials

How does the quality of education impact student retention?

• Quality education improves student retention by motivating students to continue

• Poor quality education increases dropout rates

• Quality education has no impact on retention

• Retention rates remain unchanged regardless of education quality

What is one of the main goals of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)?

• To provide free education from primary to secondary levels

• To enhance the quality of higher education in India

• To reduce school dropout rates at the elementary level

• To eliminate the need for vocational education