Test Your Knowledge on NCERT
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When was the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) set up?

  • 1961 (correct)
  • 1951
  • 1971
  • 1981
  • What is the primary role of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?

  • To assist and advise the Central and State Governments on educational policies and programmes (correct)
  • To recruit teachers for schools
  • To provide financial aid to schools
  • To conduct annual examinations
  • Is the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) a government organisation?

  • Yes, it is a part of the Ministry of Education
  • No, it is an autonomous organisation (correct)
  • No, it is a private organisation
  • Yes, it is a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Who set up the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?

    <p>The Central Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of physics?

    <p>To understand how the universe behaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?

    <p>Physicist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?

    <p>The Scientific Revolution in the 17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is one of the oldest academic disciplines?

    <p>Astronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas of research does physics intersect with?

    <p>Biophysics and quantum chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

    • Established in 1961 to serve as an apex organization in India for educational research and training.
    • Plays a crucial role in developing and implementing school curriculum, textbooks, and educational methods.
    • Functions as a government organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in India.
    • Founded under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

    Physics as a Discipline

    • The main goal of physics is to understand the fundamental principles governing the universe.
    • A physicist is a scientist specializing in the field of physics, focusing on areas such as matter, energy, and their interactions.

    Emergence of Natural Sciences

    • Natural sciences began to emerge as distinct research fields during the Scientific Revolution, primarily in the 16th and 17th centuries.
    • This period marked a transition from philosophical and speculative views of nature to empirical and experimental approaches.

    Academic Disciplines

    • Physics is one of the oldest academic disciplines, tracing its origins back to ancient civilizations' inquiries into nature and motion.

    Interdisciplinary Areas of Physics

    • Research in physics intersects with various fields, including engineering, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and environmental science.

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    Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an autonomous organization in India that focuses on improving school education. Assess your understanding of its role, policies, and programs. Identify common errors, missing information, and issues related to website content, PDFs, and mock test questions.

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