Education and Literacy Missions Practice Questions
20 free Education and Literacy Missions practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
The 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme is an integrated scheme for school education extending from:
- A Class 1 to Class 10
- B Class 1 to Class 12
- C Pre-school to Class 12
- D Pre-school to Class 10
Correct answer: Pre-school to Class 12
Samagra Shiksha was launched by merging three erstwhile schemes: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). It treats school education as a continuum from pre-school to senior secondary levels.
Which initiative was launched to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a Fundamental Right?
- A Saakshar Bharat Programme
- B Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- C SWAYAM Online Courses
- D DIKSHA Digital Platform
Correct answer: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was pioneered by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to achieve Universal Elementary Education. It was later backed by the 86th Constitutional Amendment and the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
The 'PM SHRI' scheme, approved in 2022, aims at the development of more than 14,500 schools. What does 'SHRI' stand for?
- A Schools for Higher Resources and Innovation
- B Schools for Holistic Reform and Integration
- C Schools for Rising India
- D Schools for Rural India
Correct answer: Schools for Rising India
PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the development of schools that showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020. These schools act as exemplary institutions and offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.
What is the primary objective of the 'NIPUN Bharat' Mission launched by the Ministry of Education?
- A Secondary education enrollment
- B Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
- C Vocational training for school dropouts
- D Digital literacy for teachers
Correct answer: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
The National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) ensures that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. It was launched as a part of the NEP 2020 implementation.
Which portal serves as the National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers, providing resources for teaching and learning?
- A SWAYAM
- B PRAGYATA
- C DIKSHA
- D NISHTHA
Correct answer: DIKSHA
DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) is a national platform that provides teachers with a repository of curriculum-linked e-content. It supports multiple languages and is accessible to students and parents as well.
The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' (BBBP) scheme was launched in January 2015 at which place?
- A Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
- B Patna, Bihar
- C Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- D Panipat, Haryana
Correct answer: Panipat, Haryana
BBBP was launched at Panipat, Haryana, to address the declining Child Sex Ratio and related issues of women empowerment. Education of the girl child is a core pillar of this multi-sectoral initiative.
Which scheme was launched to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from the SC community for pursuing studies beyond Class 12?
- A Pre-Matric Scholarship
- B Top Class Education Scheme
- C National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
- D SHREYAS
Correct answer: Top Class Education Scheme
The Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students provides full financial support for tuition fees and other expenses in premier institutions like IITs and IIMs. It aims to recognize and promote quality education among students belonging to Scheduled Castes.
What is the name of the world's largest teacher training programme launched by the Indian government?
- A PMMMNMTT
- B NISHTHA
- C LEAP
- D STARS
Correct answer: NISHTHA
NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement) aims to improve learning outcomes at the elementary level through integrated teacher training. It focuses on activity-based learning and social-emotional qualities.
The 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' has been renamed as which of the following?
- A PM-Bhojan Suraksha Yojana
- B PM-Shiksha Poshan
- C PM-Poshan Shakti Nirman
- D PM-Annadata Poshan Scheme
Correct answer: PM-Poshan Shakti Nirman
The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) in 2021. It was also extended to include children studying in Balvatikas (pre-school classes) of government schools.
Which project is supported by the World Bank to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states?
- A SANKALP Scheme
- B STRIVE Scheme
- C STARS Project
- D ASPIRE Scheme
Correct answer: STARS Project
STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) project covers Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, and Odisha. It focuses on enhancing learning assessment systems and early childhood education.
The 'New India Literacy Programme' (NILP) for the period FY 2022-2027 targets non-literates in which age group?
- A 6 to 14 years
- B 15 years and above
- C 18 to 35 years
- D All age groups without restriction
Correct answer: 15 years and above
NILP is a New India Literacy Programme (Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram) that aims to cover 5 crore non-literates aged 15 years and above. It covers not only foundational literacy but also critical life skills and vocational skills.
Which initiative provides a 'One Class, One Channel' facility through PM eVIDYA to provide radio and TV access to education?
- A E-Pathshala
- B Shagun Portal
- C Swayam Prabha
- D Vidyanjali
Correct answer: Swayam Prabha
Swayam Prabha is a group of DTH channels devoted to telecasting high-quality educational programmes on a 24/7 basis. Under PM eVIDYA, the number of channels was expanded to ensure every grade from 1 to 12 has a dedicated channel.
The 'Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat' is a sub-programme of which major education mission?
- A Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
- B Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- C RUSA
- D Saakshar Bharat
Correct answer: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat was launched as a nationwide sub-programme of SSA to improve the reading and writing skills of children in Classes 1 and 2. It emphasizes the importance of learning in the mother tongue.
Which scheme was launched to provide remedial teaching to students from minority communities to enhance their transition rate to higher education?
- A Nai Roshni
- B Nai Udaan
- C Naya Savera
- D Padho Pardesh
Correct answer: Naya Savera
The 'Naya Savera' scheme (Free Coaching and Allied Scheme) assists students belonging to minority communities by providing coaching for competitive examinations. It aims to improve their representation in government and private sector jobs.
What is the objective of the 'Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana' (UAY)?
- A PhD scholarships for engineering students
- B Promoting industry-specific research in IITs
- C Setting up digital libraries in government colleges
- D Vocational training for school teachers
Correct answer: Promoting industry-specific research in IITs
UAY was launched to promote innovation of a higher order that directly impacts the needs of the industry. It facilitates research projects that are jointly funded by the Ministry of Education and the relevant industry partners.
Which programme was launched to encourage students to learn 100 sentences in 22 scheduled Indian languages?
- A Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
- B Bhasha Sangam
- C Bharat Vani
- D Matribhasha Diwas
Correct answer: Bhasha Sangam
Bhasha Sangam is an initiative under 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' to provide basic conversational skills in various Indian languages. It aims to foster linguistic harmony and cultural awareness among school students.
The 'Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya' (KGBV) scheme sets up residential schools for girls belonging to which groups?
- A General Category dropouts
- B SC, ST, OBC and Minorities
- C Urban poor only
- D Only single-parent children
Correct answer: SC, ST, OBC and Minorities
KGBVs are residential upper primary schools for girls from disadvantaged groups in Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs). The scheme ensures access and quality education to girls who are otherwise marginalized from the school system.
Which scheme aims to provide high-quality education to talented rural children through residential schools regardless of their family's socio-economic condition?
- A Kendriya Vidyalaya
- B Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- C Sainik School
- D Model School Scheme for Rural Areas
Correct answer: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are unique residential schools that provide free quality education to talented children, predominantly from rural areas. Admission is based on an entrance exam called the JNVST.
The 'Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan' (RUSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme for which level of education?
- A Adult Education
- B Secondary Education
- C Higher Education
- D Technical Education
Correct answer: Higher Education
RUSA provides strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions. The funding is norm-based and outcome-dependent to improve overall quality, research, and innovation in the state higher education sector.
What is the focus of the 'MANODARPAN' initiative launched during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- A Providing free laptops and tablets to students
- B Psychosocial support for mental health
- C Free internet for rural schools
- D Online yoga classes
Correct answer: Psychosocial support for mental health
Manodarpan was launched as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide psychosocial support to students, teachers, and families for their mental health and emotional well-being. It includes a national toll-free helpline and a dedicated website.