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Policy Frameworks in India Practice Questions

20 free Policy Frameworks in India practice questions for the CDP. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 20 Medium

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 in India ensures:

  1. A Free and compulsory education for children with disabilities only
  2. B Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14
  3. C Education provided only to economically disadvantaged groups
  4. D Purely optional schooling made available to all children

Correct answer: Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14

RTE mandates free and compulsory education for all children aged 6–14. It aims to promote equitable and inclusive schooling.

Question 2 of 20 Medium

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 expanded the number of recognized disabilities from:

  1. A 7 to 10
  2. B 7 to 21
  3. C 10 to 15
  4. D 15 to 25

Correct answer: 7 to 21

The RPwD Act, 2016 recognizes 21 disabilities. This expansion strengthens inclusive education provisions.

Question 3 of 20 Medium

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) focuses on:

  1. A Provision of higher education institutions only
  2. B Universal elementary education including special needs
  3. C Vocational and skill training programmes for working adults
  4. D Development and expansion of private schooling networks

Correct answer: Universal elementary education including special needs

SSA promotes universal elementary education. It includes provisions for children with special needs.

Question 4 of 20 Medium

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes inclusion by:

  1. A Actively promoting the segregation of learners
  2. B Flexible, multidisciplinary learning pathways
  3. C Eliminating classroom and learner support services
  4. D Focusing narrowly on academic achievement alone

Correct answer: Flexible, multidisciplinary learning pathways

NEP 2020 promotes holistic and flexible learning. It supports inclusion through multidisciplinary approaches.

Question 5 of 20 Medium

Which policy first introduced the concept of inclusive education in India?

  1. A National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986
  2. B NEP 2020
  3. C RTE Act 2009
  4. D RPwD Act 2016

Correct answer: National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986

NPE 1986 emphasized integrating children with special needs. It laid the foundation for inclusive education in India.

Question 6 of 20 Medium

The RPwD Act, 2016 mandates that schools must:

  1. A Admit students with disabilities only where special schools are unavailable
  2. B Ensure barrier-free access and reasonable accommodation
  3. C Provide entirely separate examinations for all learners
  4. D Exclude learners who have severe or profound disabilities

Correct answer: Ensure barrier-free access and reasonable accommodation

RPwD requires accessible environments and accommodations. This supports equitable participation in education.

Question 7 of 20 Medium

The RTE Act mandates that private schools reserve _____ of their seats for disadvantaged groups and children with disabilities.

  1. A 10%
  2. B 15%
  3. C 25%
  4. D 30%

Correct answer: 25%

RTE Section 12(1)(c) requires 25% reservation. This provision promotes social inclusion in private schools.

Question 8 of 20 Medium

Which program focuses on early identification and intervention for children with special needs?

  1. A KGBV Scheme
  2. B SIPDA Program
  3. C Samagra Shiksha
  4. D Operation Blackboard

Correct answer: Samagra Shiksha

Samagra Shiksha integrates SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education programmes. It emphasises early identification, intervention, and inclusive practices for children with special needs.

Question 9 of 20 Medium

Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) aims to:

  1. A Support learners only in higher education
  2. B Provide financial and academic support for inclusion at the secondary level
  3. C Train only special educators
  4. D Segregate children with disabilities

Correct answer: Provide financial and academic support for inclusion at the secondary level

IEDSS supports secondary-level inclusion. It provides resources for better accessibility and learning.

Question 10 of 20 Medium

The concept of ‘reasonable accommodation’ in RPwD Act refers to:

  1. A Universal design of physical infrastructure only
  2. B Necessary adjustments ensuring equal access
  3. C Providing exactly the same facilities to every student
  4. D Segregating students strictly according to their ability

Correct answer: Necessary adjustments ensuring equal access

Reasonable accommodation ensures that individual needs are met. It prevents discrimination in learning access.

Question 11 of 20 Medium

Which policy emphasizes removing physical, curricular, and social barriers in learning?

  1. A RTE Act 2009
  2. B RPwD Act 2016
  3. C National Policy on Education 1968
  4. D ICT in Schools Scheme

Correct answer: RPwD Act 2016

RPwD Act stresses removing barriers at all levels. This is central to inclusive education.

Question 12 of 20 Medium

Samagra Shiksha promotes inclusive education by:

  1. A Providing a single uniform curriculum
  2. B Integrating special educators and resource centers
  3. C Supporting separate classrooms for special needs
  4. D Reducing teacher training programs

Correct answer: Integrating special educators and resource centers

Resource centers and trained educators support diverse learners. This strengthens inclusive practices.

Question 13 of 20 Medium

The NEP 2020 recommends the use of:

  1. A Rigid assessments only
  2. B Flexible and competency-based assessments
  3. C Segregated exams for different learners
  4. D No evaluation for students with disabilities

Correct answer: Flexible and competency-based assessments

Competency-based assessments ensure fairness. They accommodate varied learning needs.

Question 14 of 20 Medium

Under RTE, schools must provide barrier-free access for:

  1. A Only gifted learners
  2. B All children, including those with disabilities
  3. C Only primary-level students
  4. D Only economically disadvantaged groups

Correct answer: All children, including those with disabilities

Barrier-free access ensures mobility and participation. This is essential for inclusive education.

Question 15 of 20 Medium

The PWD Act 1995 is significant because it:

  1. A It introduced mandatory segregation of disabled learners
  2. B It was India's first disability rights legislation
  3. C It sharply restricted opportunities for persons with disabilities
  4. D It eliminated all reservations for disabled persons in education

Correct answer: It was India's first disability rights legislation

The PWD Act laid the foundation for disability rights. It influenced later inclusive education policies.

Question 16 of 20 Medium

Which scheme provides aids, appliances, and assistive devices for students with disabilities?

  1. A ADIP Scheme
  2. B Mid-day Meal Scheme
  3. C Operation Blackboard
  4. D KGBV Scheme

Correct answer: ADIP Scheme

ADIP distributes assistive devices to children with disabilities. It enhances educational access.

Question 17 of 20 Medium

NEP 2020 highlights the creation of a Gender-Inclusive Fund to:

  1. A Support the education of male students only
  2. B Promote gender equity for girls and transgender learners
  3. C Establish entirely separate schools for different genders
  4. D Restrict and roll back gender-related educational interventions

Correct answer: Promote gender equity for girls and transgender learners

The fund supports gender equity initiatives. This strengthens inclusivity in education.

Question 18 of 20 Medium

RMSA (Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan) emphasized:

  1. A Improving elementary-level education only
  2. B Access to secondary education with inclusion components
  3. C Promoting inclusion at the college and university level
  4. D Setting up exclusive special schools for disabled learners

Correct answer: Access to secondary education with inclusion components

RMSA aimed to expand secondary education access. It supported inclusive practices at this level.

Question 19 of 20 Medium

Inclusive education policies in India stress that:

  1. A Learners with disabilities learn only in separate special schools
  2. B Quality education must be accessible to all learners
  3. C Only trained special educators may teach students with disabilities
  4. D General schools should avoid admitting learners with disabilities

Correct answer: Quality education must be accessible to all learners

Policies emphasize equal access in mainstream schools. Inclusion ensures learning opportunities for all.

Question 20 of 20 Medium

Which act ensures non-discrimination in admission for children with disabilities?

  1. A RTE Act 2009
  2. B Forest Conservation Act
  3. C Right to Information Act
  4. D National Food Security Act

Correct answer: RTE Act 2009

RTE prohibits denial of admission based on disability. This supports inclusive education and equal rights.

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