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Chapter-11 Educational Development in India — Online MCQ Test

Q: Nalanda was famous as a ________ in ancient India.

Answer: B. university and centre of higher learning — Nalanda was a well-known centre of higher education that attracted students from different countries.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the RTE Act, 2009?

Answer: C. Education only for children above 18 years — RTE 2009 focuses on elementary education for children, not on education only for those above 18 years.

Q: Read the statement and choose the correct answer: 'It created a class of persons Indian in blood and colour, but English in tastes, opinions, morals and intellect.' This statement refers to:

Answer: C. Macaulay's Minute — This famous statement is from Macaulay's Minute and shows its aim of promoting English education in India.

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In ancient India, what was the main purpose of Gurukula education?

A. To train students only for government jobs
B. To provide education in the teacher's house with moral training ✓
C. To conduct examinations every year
D. To teach only reading and writing

Answer: B. To provide education in the teacher's house with moral training
Gurukula education was given in the guru's house or ashram, where students lived and learned discipline, values, and subjects from the teacher.

Nalanda was famous as a ________ in ancient India.

A. primary school
B. university and centre of higher learning ✓
C. military academy
D. trade school

Answer: B. university and centre of higher learning
Nalanda was a well-known centre of higher education that attracted students from different countries.

Which of the following best describes the goal of Macaulay's education policy?

A. Promote only Indian languages
B. Create English-educated people who could serve the British administration ✓
C. Establish free education for all children
D. Develop vocational training in villages

Answer: B. Create English-educated people who could serve the British administration
Macaulay wanted to create a class of people educated in English who would act as intermediaries for British rule.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the RTE Act, 2009?

A. Free and compulsory education
B. Admission without discrimination
C. Education only for children above 18 years ✓
D. Ensuring access to elementary education

Answer: C. Education only for children above 18 years
RTE 2009 focuses on elementary education for children, not on education only for those above 18 years.

Read the statement and choose the correct answer: 'It created a class of persons Indian in blood and colour, but English in tastes, opinions, morals and intellect.' This statement refers to: