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What percentage of a student’s total credits is advised to be in IKS courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels?

  • 5% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 3%
  • 8%

In the 2022-2023 budget, by how much was the financial allocation for IKS increased?

  • Doubled to ₹25 crore (US$3.1 million)
  • Increased by 25% to ₹12.5 crore (US$1.6 million)
  • Doubled to ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million) (correct)
  • Increased by 50% to ₹15 crore (US$1.9 million)

By what year does the UGC aim to train 1.5 million teachers in IKS?

  • 2023
  • 2025 (correct)
  • 2028
  • 2030

Which initiative includes the inclusion of IKS under Vision 2047?

<p>Bharatiya Rasayanasastra initiative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Credit Framework (NCF) make possible for students?

<p>Earn credit in courses relating to ancient Indian sciences and arts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two different concepts that make up the caste system in India?

<p>Varna and jati (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time period did the British Raj incorporate the Indian caste system into their system of governance?

<p>Between 1860 and 1920 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis of affirmative action programmes in India as enforced through its constitution?

<p>The caste system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ruling elites transformed the caste system in India during various time periods?

<p>Mughal Empire and the British Raj (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is thought to be the result of developments during the collapse of the Mughal era and the rise of the British colonial government in India?

<p>The caste system as it exists today (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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IKS undergraduate/postgraduate credits

5% of total credits are recommended for IKS courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

2022-2023 IKS budget increase

Financial allocation for IKS doubled to ₹20 crore.

IKS teacher training target year

The UGC aims to train 1.5 million teachers in IKS by 2025.

IKS inclusion in Vision 2047

The Bharatiya Rasayanasastra initiative includes IKS.

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National Credit Framework (NCF) benefit

NCF allows students to earn credits in ancient Indian sciences and arts courses.

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Caste system components

The caste system in India consists of two main concepts: Varna and Jati.

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British Raj and caste system

Between 1860 and 1920, the British Raj incorporated the Indian caste system into their governance.

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Affirmative action and caste

India's affirmative action programs are based on the caste system, as established through the constitution.

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Historical caste system change

Ruling elites like the Mughal Empire and British Raj had a transformative role in the historical Indian caste system.

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Mughal/British Raj and present-day caste system

Developments during the collapse of the Mughal era and the rise of the British colonial government are thought to have resulted in the present-day Indian caste system.

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