Higher-Education-and-Politics
Question 1 |
MC National University of Journalism and Communication is located at
A | Lucknow |
B | Bhopal |
C | Chennai |
D | Mumbai |
Question 2 |
Indian Institute of Advanced Study is located at
A | Dharmshala |
B | Shimla |
C | Solan |
D | Chandigarh |
Question 3 |
Indicate the number of Regional Offices of National Council of Teacher Education.
A | 04 |
B | 05 |
C | 06 |
D | 08 |
Question 4 |
Which of the following rights was considered the “Heart and Soul” of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ?
A | Freedom of Speech |
B | Right to Equality |
C | Right to Freedom of Religion |
D | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
Question 5 |
Who among the following created the office of the District Collector in India ?
A | Lord Cornwallis |
B | Warren Hastings |
C | The Royal Commission on Decentralisation |
D | Sir Charles Metcalfe |
Question 6 |
The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include
1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To develop the scientific temper.
3. Respect for the Government.
4. To protect Wildlife.
Choose the correct answer from the
codes given below :
1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To develop the scientific temper.
3. Respect for the Government.
4. To protect Wildlife.
Choose the correct answer from the
codes given below :
A | 1, 2 and 3 |
B | 1, 2 and 4 |
C | 2, 3 and 4 |
D | 1, 3, 4 and 2 |
Question 7 |
The President of India takes oath
A | to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India. |
B | to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India. |
C | to uphold the Constitution and Laws of the country. |
D | to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law of the country. |
Question 8 |
In which of the following categories the enrolment of students in higher education in 2010-11 was beyond the percentage of seats reserved?
A | OBC students |
B | SC students |
C | ST students |
D | Women students |
Question 9 |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC)?
A | It was established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament. |
B | It is tasked with promoting and coordinating higher education. |
C | It receives Plan and Non-Plan funds from the Central Government. |
D | It receives funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities. |
Question 10 |
Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II):
Statement: Should India switch over to a two party system?
Arguments
(I) Yes, it will lead to stability of Government.
(II) No, it will limit the choice of voters.
Statement: Should India switch over to a two party system?
Arguments
(I) Yes, it will lead to stability of Government.
(II) No, it will limit the choice of voters.
A | Only argument (I) is strong. |
B | Only argument (II) is strong. |
C | Both the arguments are strong. |
D | Neither of the arguments is strong. |
Question 10 Explanation:
Given two arguments are strong one with respect to stability other with respect to the choice.
Question 11 |
Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II):
Statement: Should persons with criminal background be banned from contesting elections?
Arguments:
(I) Yes, it will decriminalize politics.
(II) No, it will encourage the ruling party to file frivolous cases against their political opponents.
Statement: Should persons with criminal background be banned from contesting elections?
Arguments:
(I) Yes, it will decriminalize politics.
(II) No, it will encourage the ruling party to file frivolous cases against their political opponents.
A | Only argument (I) is strong. |
B | Only argument (II) is strong. |
C | Both the arguments are strong. |
D | Neither of the arguments is strong. |
Question 11 Explanation:
Argument (I) only more strong with respect to the given statement.
Question 12 |
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
1) A Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India.
2) He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
3) He can be suspended, pending an inquiry.
4) He can be removed for proven misbehaviors or incapacity.
1) A Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India.
2) He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
3) He can be suspended, pending an inquiry.
4) He can be removed for proven misbehaviors or incapacity.
A | 1,2 and 3 |
B | 1,3 and 4 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | 1 and 4 |
Question 13 |
In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to
A | The President |
B | The Vice-President |
C | The Prime Minister |
D | The Cabinet Ministers |
Question 14 |
Bengal Gazette, the first Newspaper in India was started in 1780 by
A | Dr. Annie Besant |
B | James Augustus Hicky |
C | Lord Cripson |
D | A.O. Hume |
Question 15 |
Press censorship in India was imposed during the tenure of the Prime Minister
A | Rajeev Gandhi |
B | Narasimha Rao |
C | Indira Gandhi |
D | Deve Gowda |
Question 16 |
The maximum number of fake institutions / universities as identified by the UGC in the year 2014 are in the State / Union territory of
A | Bihar |
B | Uttar Pradesh |
C | Tamil Nadu |
D | Delhi |
Question 17 |
Which of the following institutions are empowered to confer or grant degrees under the UGC Act, 1956?
1. A university established by an Act of Parliament.
2. A university established by an Act of Legislature.
3. A university / institution established by a linguistic minority.
4. An institution which is a deemed to be university.
Select the correct answers from the codes given below:
1. A university established by an Act of Parliament.
2. A university established by an Act of Legislature.
3. A university / institution established by a linguistic minority.
4. An institution which is a deemed to be university.
Select the correct answers from the codes given below:
A | 1 and 2 |
B | 1, 2 and 3 |
C | 1, 2 and 4 |
D | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 18 |
Which of the following are the tools of good governance?
1. Social Audit
2. Separation of Powers
3. Citizen’s Charter
4. Right to Information
1. Social Audit
2. Separation of Powers
3. Citizen’s Charter
4. Right to Information
A | 1, 3 and 4 |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1 and 4 |
D | 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
Question 19 |
Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implied in
A | Right to Freedom |
B | Right to Life and Personal Liberty |
C | Right to Equality |
D | Right against Exploitation |
Question 20 |
Which of the following organizations deals with “capacity building programe” on Educational Planning?
A | NCERT |
B | UGC |
C | NAAC |
D | NUEPA |
Question 21 |
Which of the following powers, the President has in relation to Lok Sabha?
1. Summoning
2 Adjournment- sine die
3. Prorogation
4. Dissolution
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. Summoning
2 Adjournment- sine die
3. Prorogation
4. Dissolution
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A | 1 and 4 |
B | 1, 2 and 3 |
C | 1, 3 and 4 |
D | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 22 |
The interval between two sessions of parliament must not exceed
A | 3 months |
B | 6 months |
C | 4 months |
D | 100 days |
Question 23 |
Digital Empowerment means
(i) Universal digit literacy
(ii) Universal access to all digital resources
(iii) Collaborative digital platform for participative governance.
(iv) Probability of all entitlements for individuals through cloud.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(i) Universal digit literacy
(ii) Universal access to all digital resources
(iii) Collaborative digital platform for participative governance.
(iv) Probability of all entitlements for individuals through cloud.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A | (i) and (ii) only |
B | (ii) and (iii) only |
C | (i), (ii) and (iii) only |
D | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 24 |
The first virtual university of India came up in
A | Andhra Pradesh |
B | Maharashtra |
C | Uttar Pradesh |
D | Tamil Nadu |
Question 25 |
Arrange the following books in chronological order in which they appeared. Use the code given below:
(i) Limits to Growth
ii) Silent Spring
(iii) Our Common Future
(iv) Resourceful Earth
(i) Limits to Growth
ii) Silent Spring
(iii) Our Common Future
(iv) Resourceful Earth
A | (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) |
B | (ii), (iii), (i), (iv) |
C | (ii), (i), (iii), (iv) |
D | (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) |
Question 26 |
Which one of the following Councils has been disbanded in 2013?
A | Distance Education Council (DEC) |
B | National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) |
C | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
D | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
Question 27 |
Which of the following statements are correct about the National Assessment and Accreditation Council?
1. It is an autonomous institution.
2. It is tasked with the responsibility of assessing and accrediting institutions of higher education.
3. It is located in Delhi.
4. It has regional offices.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. It is an autonomous institution.
2. It is tasked with the responsibility of assessing and accrediting institutions of higher education.
3. It is located in Delhi.
4. It has regional offices.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A | 1 and 3 |
B | 1 and 2 |
C | 1, 2 and 4 |
D | 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 28 |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between two or more States falls under its
A | Advisory Jurisdiction |
B | Appellate Jurisdiction |
C | Original Jurisdiction |
D | Writ Jurisdiction |
Question 29 |
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. There are seven Union Territories in India.
2. Two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies
3. One Union Territory has a High Court.
4. One Union Territory is the capital of two States.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
1. There are seven Union Territories in India.
2. Two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies
3. One Union Territory has a High Court.
4. One Union Territory is the capital of two States.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A | 1 and 3 only |
B | 2 and 4 only |
C | 2, 3 and 4 only |
D | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 30 |
Which of the following statements are correct about the Central Information Commission?
1. The Central Information Commission is a statutory body.
2. The chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners are appointed by the president of India.
3. The Commission can impose a penalty upto a maximum of Rs 25,000
4. It can punish an errant officer.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. The Central Information Commission is a statutory body.
2. The chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners are appointed by the president of India.
3. The Commission can impose a penalty upto a maximum of Rs 25,000
4. It can punish an errant officer.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A | 1 and 2 only |
B | 1, 2 and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 31 |
CIET stands for
A | Centre for Integrated Education and Technology |
B | Central Institute for Engineering and Technology |
C | Central Institute for Education Technology |
D | Centre for Integrated Evaluation Techniques. |
Question 32 |
Which of the following is/are a minority institution(s) ?
1. Punjabi University, Patiala
2. Osmania University, Hyderabad
3. Kashmir University, Srinagar
4. St. Stephens College, Delhi
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
1. Punjabi University, Patiala
2. Osmania University, Hyderabad
3. Kashmir University, Srinagar
4. St. Stephens College, Delhi
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
A | 1 and 2 |
B | 2 and 4 |
C | 2 only |
D | 4 only |
Question 33 |
Which of the following statements are correct about the National Advisory Council (NAC) ?
1. The National Advisory Council is a statutory body.
2. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
3. It facilitates constant interaction with the leaders of civil society.
4. It provides policy and legislative inputs to the Government of India.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
1. The National Advisory Council is a statutory body.
2. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
3. It facilitates constant interaction with the leaders of civil society.
4. It provides policy and legislative inputs to the Government of India.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
A | 1, 2 and 3 |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1, 3 and 4 |
D | 3 and 4 |
Question 34 |
Which of the following are Central Universities?
1. Pondicherry University
2. Vishwa Bharati
3. H.N.B. Garhwal University
4. Kurukshetra University
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
1. Pondicherry University
2. Vishwa Bharati
3. H.N.B. Garhwal University
4. Kurukshetra University
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
A | 1, 2 and 3 |
B | 1, 3 and 4 |
C | 2, 3 and 4 |
D | 1, 2 and 4 |
Question 35 |
Consider the statement which ls followed by two arguments (i) and (ii).
Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal.
Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in bureaucracy.
(ii) No; it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions.
Codes:
Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal.
Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in bureaucracy.
(ii) No; it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions.
Codes:
A | Only argument (i) is strong. |
B | Only argument (ii) is strong. |
C | Both the arguments are strong. |
D | Neither of the arguments is strong. |
Question 36 |
Which of the following universities has adopted the meta university concept?
A | Assam University |
B | Delhi University |
C | Hyderabad University |
D | Pondicherry University |
Question 37 |
Which of the following statements are correct about a Central University?
1. Central University is established under an Act of Parliament.
2. The President of India acts as the visitor of the University.
3. President has the power to nominate some members to the Executive Committee or the Board of Management of the University.
4. The President occasionally presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee or Court.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
1. Central University is established under an Act of Parliament.
2. The President of India acts as the visitor of the University.
3. President has the power to nominate some members to the Executive Committee or the Board of Management of the University.
4. The President occasionally presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee or Court.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
A | 1, 2 and 4 |
B | 1, 3 and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
Question 38 |
The e-content generation for undergraduate courses has been assigned by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to
A | INFLIBNET |
B | Consortium for Educational Communication |
C | National Knowledge Commission |
D | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
Question 39 |
Which of the following universities/institutes is ranked first in the India Rankings 2016?
A | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
B | Central University, Hyderabad |
C | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
D | Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai |
Question 40 |
Which of the following statements are correct about distance education in India?
(a) It supplements formal education.
(b) It reduces the cost of education.
(c) It replaces the formal education.
(d) It enhances access to education.
(a) It supplements formal education.
(b) It reduces the cost of education.
(c) It replaces the formal education.
(d) It enhances access to education.
A | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
B | (a), (c) and (d) |
C | (a), (b) and (d) |
D | (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 41 |
Which of the following are statutory bodies?
(a) Election Commission of India
(b) University Grants Commission (UGC)
(c) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(d) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
(a) Election Commission of India
(b) University Grants Commission (UGC)
(c) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(d) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
A | (a), (b) and (c) |
B | (b), (c) and (d) |
C | (b) and (c) |
D | (b) and (d) |
Question 42 |
Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of Rajya Sabha?
(a) It has same powers as those of Lok Sabha.
(b) It can pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
(c) It can amend a money bill.
(d) It can be dissolved during emergency.
(a) It has same powers as those of Lok Sabha.
(b) It can pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
(c) It can amend a money bill.
(d) It can be dissolved during emergency.
A | (b) and (c) |
B | (b), (c) and (d) |
C | (a), (b) and (c) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 43 |
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the powers of the Governor of a State?
(a) He has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
(b) He has the power to appoint judges of the State High Court.
(c) He has the power to grant pardon in case of death sentence.
(d) He has diplomatic powers.
(a) He has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
(b) He has the power to appoint judges of the State High Court.
(c) He has the power to grant pardon in case of death sentence.
(d) He has diplomatic powers.
A | (a) only |
B | (a) and (b) |
C | (a), (b) and (d) |
D | (a), (b) and (c) |
Question 44 |
In which of the following cases, the principle of natural justice (Hear the other party) must be followed?
(a) Dismissal of an employee
(b) Supersession of a municipality
(c) Threat to national security
(d) Disciplinary action against a student or an employee
(a) Dismissal of an employee
(b) Supersession of a municipality
(c) Threat to national security
(d) Disciplinary action against a student or an employee
A | (a) and (b) |
B | (a) and (d) |
C | (a), (b) and (d) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 45 |
The University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims?
(a) Promotion of research and development in higher education
(b) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning
(c) Capacity building of teachers
(d) Providing, autonomy to each and every higher educational institution in India
(a) Promotion of research and development in higher education
(b) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning
(c) Capacity building of teachers
(d) Providing, autonomy to each and every higher educational institution in India
A | (a), (b) and (d) |
B | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
C | (a), (b) and (c) |
D | (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 46 |
The session of the parliament is summoned by:
A | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
B | The President |
C | The Prime Minister |
D | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
Question 47 |
Civil Service Day is celebrated in India on:
A | 7th July |
B | 21st April |
C | 24th April |
D | 21st June |
Question 48 |
The South Asia University is situated in the city of:
A | Kathmandu |
B | Colombo |
C | Dhaka |
D | New Delhi |
Question 49 |
The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in institutions of higher education in India at present (2015) is about:
A | 23 percent |
B | 8 percent |
C | 12 percent |
D | 19 percent |
Question 50 |
The total number of central universities in India in April 2015 was:
A | 43 |
B | 08 |
C | 14 |
D | 27 |
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