NCERT Textbook Controversies Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?

  • To publish controversial textbooks reflecting political views
  • To promote saffronisation in school education
  • To assist and advise the central and state governments on academic matters related to school education (correct)
  • To autonomously govern school education in India
  • How is the NCERT funded?

  • Partially funded by international organizations
  • Funded by state governments
  • Government-funded (correct)
  • Privately-funded
  • Who appoints the Director of NCERT?

  • The Parliament of India
  • Ministry of Human Resource Development (correct)
  • The President of India
  • The Prime Minister of India
  • What has the NCERT been accused of in relation to its model textbooks?

    <p>Using Orwellian tactics to reflect the political views of the party in power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In practice, how has the NCERT operated?

    <p>As a semi-official organisation promoting academic matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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