History of Education in India

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What was the literacy rate in India according to the first Census of independent India in 1951?

  • 52%
  • 64%
  • 17% (correct)
  • 34%

What initiative did the central government start in 1988 to spread primary education and improve educational standards?

  • Operation Whiteboard
  • Operation Blackboard (correct)
  • Operation Blueprint
  • Operation Greenbook

What were some of the minimum educational needs fulfilled by Operation Blackboard for primary schools?

  • Laboratory apparatus (correct)
  • No need for female teachers
  • No library required
  • Three proper classrooms

What was the main objective of Operation Blackboard initiated by the central government?

<p>To improve the standard of schools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was assigned the task of preparing the draft of the common state-wide curriculum for Stds I to VII in Maharashtra after its formation in 1960?

<p>Principal Sayyad Rauf of S.T.College, Mumbai (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provision was made in 1994 for schools with an enrollment of more than 100 students in Maharashtra?

<p>One additional classroom and one more teacher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1994, what was made binding upon the State government in relation to teacher appointments in schools?

<p>Appoint female teachers to fifty percent of the posts in schools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which programme was started in 1995 to provide proper nourishment for students in Maharashtra?

<p>The mid-day meal scheme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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