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What is the primary purpose of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?
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?
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?
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?
What has the NCERT been accused of in relation to its model textbooks?
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In practice, how has the NCERT operated?
In practice, how has the NCERT operated?
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