Higher-Education-and-Politics
Question 1 |
The themes of some Sustainable Development Goals are
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(a) Climate action
(b) Sustainable cities and communities
(c) Peace, justice and strong institutions
(d) Skill development and decent employment
(e) Green agriculture
(f) Responsible consumption and production
Choose the most appropriate from those given below:
A | (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) |
B | (b), (c), (e) and (f) |
C | (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (f) |
Question 2 |
Which of the following statements is true in the Indian context?
A | Autonomous colleges can grant degrees independent of universities |
B | Autonomous colleges can grant only bachelor’s degree independent of universities |
C | Except doctoral degrees, all other degrees and diplomas can be granted by autonomous colleges |
D | Whatever may be the degree or diploma,autonomous college can grant them under their own name but under the seal of an affiliated university
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Question 3 |
According to GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services), higher education should be a commodity in the
A | domestic public sector |
B | domestic private sector |
C | non-trading section |
D | global marketplace |
Question 4 |
Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) aims to achieve the following in Higher Education System:
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(a) Equity
(b) Access
(c) 50% GER
(d) Excellence
Choose the correct option from those given below:
A | (a), (b) and (c) |
B | (a), (c) and (d) |
C | (a), (b) and (d) |
D | (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 5 |
The major barriers for access to higher education in India are:
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(a) more opportunities of employment for less educated
(b) government policies
(c) language of instruction
(d) economic status
(e) competition from foreign universities
(f) gender discrimination in society
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (a), (b) and (c) |
B | (b), (c) and (e) |
C | (c), (d) and (f) |
D | (d), (e) and (f) |
Question 6 |
What among the following is incorrect about SWAYAM Prabha?
A | It was launched by Sri Abdul Kalam Azad. |
B | Satellite is used for telecasting the educational contents through DTH channels. |
C | The web portal of SWAYAM Prabha is maintained by INFLIBNET |
D | The contents for SWAYAM Prabha are provided by NPTEL,IITs,UGC,CEC and IGNOU.
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Question 7 |
Arrange the following ancient Indian Institues from East to West direction
(A) Takshashila
(B) Nalanda
(C) Vikramshila
(D) Shardapeeth
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) Takshashila
(B) Nalanda
(C) Vikramshila
(D) Shardapeeth
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A | (A), (D), (C), (B) |
B | (B), (C), (A), (D) |
C | (D), (A), (B), (C) |
D | (C), (B), (D), (A)
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Question 8 |
Which of the following universities were set up in 1916 ?
A)Osmania University
B)S.N.D.T Women’s University
C)Mysore University
D)Patna University
E)Benaras Hindu University
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A)Osmania University
B)S.N.D.T Women’s University
C)Mysore University
D)Patna University
E)Benaras Hindu University
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A | (A), (B) and (C) only |
B | (B), (C) and (E) only |
C | (B), (C) and (D) only |
D | (A), (D) and (E) only |
Question 9 |
Which of the following is known as “One Nation One Student ID” card?
A | Aadhar card
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B | Pan card |
C | APAAR card |
D | Voter’s card
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Question 10 |
According to National Credit Framework (NCrF) the credit level earned after Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) will be :
A | 7 |
B | 8 |
C | 9 |
D | 10 |
Question 11 |
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I (Constitutional Provision of Education)
(A) Women’s Education
(B) Education of Minorities
(C) Secular Education
(D) Right to Education
List - II (Article)
(I) 28
(II) 21-A
(III) 15 (Part-II)
(IV) 29 (Part-III)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List - I (Constitutional Provision of Education)
(A) Women’s Education
(B) Education of Minorities
(C) Secular Education
(D) Right to Education
List - II (Article)
(I) 28
(II) 21-A
(III) 15 (Part-II)
(IV) 29 (Part-III)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) |
B | (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) |
C | (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) |
D | (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
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Question 12 |
The policy of privatization of higher education began during:
A | The first five year plan |
B | The third five year plan |
C | The sixth five year plan |
D | The eighth five year plan |
Question 13 |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was associated with the efforts in establishing:
A | Milind College |
B | Aurangabad college |
C | maha Bodhi college |
D | Nagpur college |
Question 14 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Constitution allows both central government and state governments to enact laws for the higher education system in India.
Statement II: More than 75% of colleges in the field of higher education are in private sector (government aided and unaided).
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Constitution allows both central government and state governments to enact laws for the higher education system in India.
Statement II: More than 75% of colleges in the field of higher education are in private sector (government aided and unaided).
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false. |
C | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
D | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
Question 15 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students.
Statement II: Deemed Universities can design their own syllabus and course work but cannot grant degrees.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students.
Statement II: Deemed Universities can design their own syllabus and course work but cannot grant degrees.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false. |
C | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
D | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
Question 16 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) was established in 1956 in order to ensure planned and coordinated development of technical education in India
Statement II: Technical Education was defined as programmes of education in engineering, technology, architecture, town planning, management, pharmacy and applied arts and crafts.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) was established in 1956 in order to ensure planned and coordinated development of technical education in India
Statement II: Technical Education was defined as programmes of education in engineering, technology, architecture, town planning, management, pharmacy and applied arts and crafts.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false. |
C | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
D | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
Question 17 |
An individual's culture is affected due to
A | Public order |
B | Public space |
C | Private interests |
D | Effective interactions |
Question 18 |
Which of the following are the advantages of lecture-cum-demonstration method?
A. Clear and Permanent Knowledge
B. Helping the task of the teacher
C. Helpful in mental development
D. Economical method
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. Clear and Permanent Knowledge
B. Helping the task of the teacher
C. Helpful in mental development
D. Economical method
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A | B and D only |
B | A, C and D only |
C | A, B, C and D |
D | B and C only |
Question 19 |
Indira Gandhi National Open University was established in the year
A | 1975
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B | 1980
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C | 1985
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D | 2000 |
Question 20 |
Which goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by India in 2015 seeks to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"?
A | Goal 2
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B | Goal 4
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C | Goal 6
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D | Goal 15 |
Question 21 |
The National Education Policy (2020) has recommended the replacement of the UGC by an umbrella organisation. the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) with its four Verticals, namely-
(A) National Higher Educational Regulatory Council
(B) General Educational Council
(C) Medical Council of India
(D) National Accreditation Council.
(E) Higher Education Grants Council.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) National Higher Educational Regulatory Council
(B) General Educational Council
(C) Medical Council of India
(D) National Accreditation Council.
(E) Higher Education Grants Council.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A | A,B,C,D
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B | B,C,D,E |
C | A,C,D,E
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D | A,B,D,E |
Question 22 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I :
The National Education Policy 2020 envisages that the extant 10+2 structure in School Education will be modified with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+4+4+3 covering ages 3-18.
Statement-II:
The National Educational Policy 2020 envisages, that prior to the age of 5 every child will move to a "Preparatory class" or "Balvatika",which has an ECCE qualified teacher
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
Statement I :
The National Education Policy 2020 envisages that the extant 10+2 structure in School Education will be modified with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+4+4+3 covering ages 3-18.
Statement-II:
The National Educational Policy 2020 envisages, that prior to the age of 5 every child will move to a "Preparatory class" or "Balvatika",which has an ECCE qualified teacher
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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B | Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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Question 23 |
Which Educational Institution was the first to start college classes for women?
A | Central Hindu Girls School |
B | Vasanta College |
C | Miranda House |
D | Bethune school for girls |
Question 24 |
What are the advantages of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) introduced by the UGC for higher education institutions?
A) Focuses on student-centric education
B) Allows students to choose inter-disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses
C) Makes education at par with global standards
D) Makes it easy to estimate the performance levels of students in terms of marks
E) Offers flexibility for students to undertake studies at different times and at different institutions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Focuses on student-centric education
B) Allows students to choose inter-disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses
C) Makes education at par with global standards
D) Makes it easy to estimate the performance levels of students in terms of marks
E) Offers flexibility for students to undertake studies at different times and at different institutions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A), (B), (C), (D) only
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B | (B), (C), (D), (E) only |
C | (A), (B), (C), (E) only
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D | (C), (D), (E), (A) only |
Question 25 |
Which of the following come under the mandate of the University Grants Commision (UGC)?
A) Promotion and coordination of University education
B) Determining and monitoring standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities.
C) Organizing continuous professional development programmes for college and University teachers
D) Framing regulations on minimum standards of education
E) Disturbing and regulating grants to the universitisits and college
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Promotion and coordination of University education
B) Determining and monitoring standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities.
C) Organizing continuous professional development programmes for college and University teachers
D) Framing regulations on minimum standards of education
E) Disturbing and regulating grants to the universitisits and college
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A), (B), (C), (D) only |
B | (B), (C), (D), (E) only |
C | (A), (C), (D), (E) only |
D | (A), (B), (D), (E) only |
Question 26 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Equality of educational opportunities is a pre-condition for achieving equity in education.
Statement II: Equity in education can be achieved without equality of educational opportunities.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Equality of educational opportunities is a pre-condition for achieving equity in education.
Statement II: Equity in education can be achieved without equality of educational opportunities.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are true |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is false |
D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
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Question 27 |
Which one of the following is the oldest Archival source of data in India ?
A | National Sample Surveys |
B | Agricultural Statistics |
C | Census |
D | Vital Statistics |
Question 28 |
The Right to Information Act, 2005 makes the provision of
A | Dissemination of all types of information by all Public authorities to any person. |
B | Establishment of Central, State and District Level Information Commissions as an appellate body. |
C | Transparency and accountability in Public authorities. |
D | All of the above |
Question 29 |
The accreditation process by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) differs from that of National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in terms of
A | Disciplines covered by both being the same, there is duplication of efforts. |
B | One has institutional grading approach and the other has programme grading approach. |
C | Once get accredited by NBA or NAAC, the institution is free from renewal of grading, which is not a progressive decision. |
D | This accreditation amounts to approval of minimum standards in the quality of education in the institution concerned. |
Question 30 |
Deemed Universities declared by UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, are not permitted to
A | Offer programmes in higher education and issue degrees. |
B | give affiliation to any institute of higher education. |
C | open off-campus and off-shore campus anywhere in the country and overseas respectively without the permission of the UGC. |
D | offer distance education programmes without the approval of the Distance Education Council |
Question 31 |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)

A | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
B | (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) |
C | (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) |
D | (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) |
Question 32 |
Which option is not correct?
A | Most of the educational institutions of National repute in scientific and technical sphere fall
Under 64th entry of Union list.
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B | Education, in general, is the subject of concurrent list since 42nd Constitutional Amendment
Act 1976.
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C | Central Advisory Board on Education (CABE) was first established in 1920. |
D | India had implemented the right to Free and Compulsory Primary Education in 2002 through 86th Constitutional Amendment. |
Question 33 |
Which statement is not correct about the “National Education Day” of India?x
A | It is celebrated on 5th September every year. |
B | It is celebrated on 11th November every year. |
C | It is celebrated in the memory of India’s first Union Minister of Education, Dr. Abul Kalam Azad. |
D | It is being celebrated since 2008 |
Question 34 |
Who among the following can be removed by the President without Parliament’s resolution?
A | Governor of a State |
B | Chief Election Commissioner |
C | Comptroller and Auditor – General |
D | Judge of a High Court |
Question 35 |
Which of the following universities has received the Visitor’s Award for the best Central University in India in Feb, 2017?
A | Banaras Hindu University |
B | Tezpur University |
C | University of Hyderabad |
D | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
Question 36 |
Which of the following has been ranked the best college in the country (2017) as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)?
A | St. Stephen’s College, Delhi |
B | Fergusson College, Pune |
C | Maharaja’s College, Mysore |
D | Miranda House, Delhi |
Question 37 |
Which of the following are the goals of higher education in India?
(a) Access
(b) Equity
(c) Quality and Excellence
(d) Relevance
(e) Value based Education
(f) Compulsory and free education
(a) Access
(b) Equity
(c) Quality and Excellence
(d) Relevance
(e) Value based Education
(f) Compulsory and free education
A | (a), (b), (e) and (f) |
B | (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) |
C | (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) |
D | (a), (b) and (e) only |
Question 38 |
Which of the following come(s) within the ambit of the term ‘corruption’?
(a) Misuse of official position
(b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms
(c) Non-action when action is required
(d) Harm to public good
(a) Misuse of official position
(b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms
(c) Non-action when action is required
(d) Harm to public good
A | (a) and (b) only |
B | (a), (b) and (d) |
C | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
D | (a) only |
Question 39 |
Which one of the following States is going to have India’s first National Rail and Transportation University?
A | Uttar Pradesh |
B | Maharashtra |
C | Bihar |
D | Gujarat |
Question 40 |
The Citizen’s Charter is an instrument which seeks to make an organisation
(i) Transparent
(ii) Accountable
(iii) Formal
(iv) Accessible
(i) Transparent
(ii) Accountable
(iii) Formal
(iv) Accessible
A | (i) and (iii) |
B | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
C | (i), (ii) and (iv) |
D | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 41 |
The Chief Minister of a State is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election, if
A | he/she himself/herself is a candidate |
B | he/she is a caretaker Chief Minister |
C | he/she has a criminal case pending against him/her |
D | he/she is a nominated member of the State Legislative Assembly |
Question 42 |
In the QS World Rankings (2018), which of the following Indian Universities is/are among the top 500 Universities?
(i) University of Delhi
(ii) University of Hyderabad
(iii) Banaras Hindu University
(iv) Jawaharlal Nehru University
(i) University of Delhi
(ii) University of Hyderabad
(iii) Banaras Hindu University
(iv) Jawaharlal Nehru University
A | (i) only |
B | (i), (ii) and (iv) |
C | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
D | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 43 |
The mandate of the University Grants Commission (UGC) includes
(i) Disbursing grants to Universities and colleges
(ii) Recognising and monitoring technical institutions
(iii) Funding research centres in Universities
(iv) Managing various scholarship programmes
(i) Disbursing grants to Universities and colleges
(ii) Recognising and monitoring technical institutions
(iii) Funding research centres in Universities
(iv) Managing various scholarship programmes
A | (i), (ii) and (iv) |
B | (i), (iii) and (iv) |
C | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
D | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 44 |
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are formally known as
A | Transforming Our World: 2030 Agenda |
B | Sustainable Living For All: 2022 Agenda |
C | Life Of Dignity For All: 2022 Agenda |
D | One Planet, One People: 2030 Agenda |
Question 45 |
Instead of holding the office during the pleasure of the President who among the following hold(s) office during good behaviour?
(a) Governor of a State
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Judges of the High Court
(d) Administrator of a Union Territory Select the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) Governor of a State
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Judges of the High Court
(d) Administrator of a Union Territory Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A | (a) only |
B | (c) only |
C | (a) and (c) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 45 Explanation:

Question 46 |
Which of the following are not necessarily the immediate consequences of the proclamation of the President's Rule in a State?
(a) Dissolution of the State Assembly.
(b) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.
(c) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.
(d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.
(a) Dissolution of the State Assembly.
(b) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.
(c) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.
(d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.
A | (a) and (d) |
B | (a), (b) and (c) |
C | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
D | (b) and (c) |
Question 46 Explanation:

Question 47 |
Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency.
(b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States.
(c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent.
(d) No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha.
(a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency.
(b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States.
(c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent.
(d) No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha.
A | (a) and (d) |
B | (b) and (c) |
C | (b), (c) and (d) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 47 Explanation:

Question 48 |
Which of the following are the demerits of globalisation of higher education?
(a) Exposure to global curriculum
(b) Promotion of elitism in education
(c) Commodification of higher education
(d) Increase in the cost of education Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Exposure to global curriculum
(b) Promotion of elitism in education
(c) Commodification of higher education
(d) Increase in the cost of education Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A | (a) and (d) |
B | (a), (c) and (d) |
C | (b), (c) and (d) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 49 |
Which of the following statements are correct about deemed universities?
(a) The Governor of the State is the chancellor of deemed universities.
(b) They can design their own syllabus and course work.
(c) They can frame their own guidelines regarding admission and fees.
(d) They can grant degrees.
(a) The Governor of the State is the chancellor of deemed universities.
(b) They can design their own syllabus and course work.
(c) They can frame their own guidelines regarding admission and fees.
(d) They can grant degrees.
A | (a), (b) and (c) |
B | (b), (c) and (d) |
C | (a), (c) and (d) |
D | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
Question 50 |
Assertion (A): Sustainable development is critical to well being of human society.
Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources.
Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources.
A | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true and (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false and (R) is true. |
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