341.The purpose of value education is best served by focussing on
(a) Cultural practices prevailing in the society
(b) Norms of conduct laid down by a social group
(c) Concern for human values
(d) Religious and moral practices and instructions
Ans. c
342. 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
Ans. c
343. Which of the following statements are correct about distance education in India?
(i) It supplements formal education.
(ii) It reduces the cost of education.
(iii) It replaces the formal education.
(iv) It enhances access to education.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
(b) (i), (iii), and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii), and (iv)
(d) (ii), (iii), and (iv)
Ans. c
344. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the powers of the Governor of a state?
(i) He has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly.
(ii) He has the power to appoint judges of the State High Court.
(iii) He has the power to grant pardon in case of death sentence,
(iv) He has diplomatic powers.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Onlyfi)
(b) (i)and(ii)
(c) (i), (ii), and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), and (iii)
Ans. a
345. In which of the following cases, must the principle of natural justice (Hear the other party) be followed?
(i) Dismissal of an employee
(ii) Supersession of a municipality
(iii) Threat to national security
(iv) Disciplinary action against a student or an employee
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i)and(iv)
(c) (i), (ii), and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
Ans. c
- Which of the following core values among the institutions of higher education are promoted by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)?
(i) Contributing to national development.
(ii) Fostering global competencies among the students.
(iii) Inculcating a value system among students.
(iv) Promoting the optimum utilization of the infrastructure.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) (ii), (iii), and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii), and (iii)
(c) (i), (iii), and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
Ans. b
- The best way for providing value education is through
(a) Discussions on scriptural texts
(b) Lecture/discourses on values
(c) Seminars/symposia on values
(d) Mentoring/reflective sessions on values
Ans. b
- Which of the following are the objectives of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)?
(a) To improve the overall quality of state institutions.
(b) To ensure adequate availability of quality faculty.
(c) To create new institutions through upgrada tion of existing autonomous colleges.
(d) To downgrade universities with poor infra-structure into autonomous colleges.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii), and (iii)
(c) (i), (iii), and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), and (iv)
Ans. b
- The South Asia University is situated in the city of
(a) Colombo
(b) Dhaka
(c) New Delhi
(d) Kathmandu
Ans. c
- The University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims?
(i) Promotion of research and development in higher education
(ii) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning
(iii) Capacity building of teachers
(iv) Providing autonomy to each and every higher educational institution in India
Select the correct option:
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii), and (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii), and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), and (iv)
Ans. b
