Education
Exercises
Q. 1 A. Choose the right option and rewrite the sentence.
The scientist who developed the Param-8000 supercomputer -
A. Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
B. Dr. R. H. Dave
C. P Parthasarathy
D. None of the above
Answer : Dr. Vijay Bhatkar developed the Param-8000 supercomputer.
Note: It was developed at the Centre for Development for Advanced Computing (C-
DAC) Pune, in 1991.
Q. 1 B. Choose the right option and rewrite the sentence.
The magazine Jeevan Shikshan is published by the following institute-
A. Balbharati
B. University Education Commission
C. MSCERT
Answer : The magazine Jeevan Shikshan is published by MSCERT (Maharashtra State
Council of Educational Research and Training).
Note: Jeevan Shikshan is a periodical issued by MSCERT which is known for its
academic authority in the Maharastra state.
Q. 1 C. Choose the right option and rewrite the sentence.
The educational institution called IIT is famous for education in the area of -
A. Agriculture
B. Medicine
C. Skilled managers
D. Engineering
Answer : sThe educational institution called IIT is famous for education in the area of
Engineering.
Note: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) was first established in Kharagpur, West
Bengal in 1951 with the objective of advancing higher education and research in all
branches of engineering in the country.
Q. 2 A. Do as directed.
1. Complete the table below with details about individuals in the education field
and their work.
Answer :
Q. 2 B. Do as directed.
Obtain information about the National Council of Educational Research and
Training, from the internet, and present it in the form of a timeline.
Answer :
Q. 3 A. Explain the following statements giving reasons for your answer.
The District Primary Education Programme was undertaken.
Answer : District Primary Education Programme was started in 1994 with the aim to
universalise primary education. It was implemented in seven states including
Maharashtra with a vision of 100% attendance, reducing school drop-out rates,
education of girls and physically handicapped.
Q. 3 B. Explain the following statements giving reasons for your answer.
The NCERT was established.
Answer :
The NCERT was established in 1961 with the objective to assist Central Govt. in
formulation and implementation of a comprehensive Education policy. It became
responsible for educational research and development, training, extension, educational
programmes, restructuring of school curriculum and textbooks.
Q. 3 C. Explain the following statements giving reasons for your answer.
The farmers were benefited by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
Answer : Indian Agricultural Research Institute was given University stature in 1958
and worked towards the development of agricultural sciences, soil science, economic
botany etc. The fundamental research conducted in the field of multiple cropping greatly
benefited the farmers helping them grow more than one crop within a single year.
Q. 4 A. Write notes.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Answer : IGNOU was formally established in 1985 with the objective of enabling
distance learning outside the regular classroom. It has many courses in various
branches for knowledge, with concessions in eligibility, age and other criteria for
admission. It started an audio-visual distance education programme in 1990 with the
help of Akashvani and Doordarshan.
Q. 4 B Write notes.
Kothari Commission
Answer : Appointed in 1965, The Kothari Commission recommended the 10+2+3
pattern for secondary, higher secondary and university education which was
implemented in 1972. The commission also recommended a uniform system of
education, inclusion of mother tongue, Hindi and English language in the curriculum,
and other measures to make education trickle down to the lowest rungs of society. It
also underlined the need for increasing govt. expenditure on education of neglected
sections of the society.
Q. 4 C. Write notes.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Answer : The centre was established in 1954 by renowned scientist Homi J. Bhabha
and has contributed valuable research in the fields of nuclear physics, solid state
physics, spectroscopy, chemical and life sciences. It also has a dedicated school
towards training scientists in setting up nuclear reactors.
Q. 4 D. Write notes.
Balbharati
Answer : Balbharati is the popular name of the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook
Production and Curriculum Research. It prepares textbooks for children in eight
languages namely Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Kannada, Sindhi, Gujarati, and Telugu.
It also publishes a monthly magazine for children called ‘Kishor’.
Q. 5 A. Answer the following questions in detail.
Which programmes were included in the Operation Blackboard scheme?
Answer : The Operation Blackboard was started by the central government in 1988 for
the spread of primary education and improving educational standards. The govt.
provided funds to fulfill minimum educational needs like proper classrooms, toilets, a
blackboard, maps, laboratory apparatus, a small library, a playground, sports
equipment, etc. besides provision for more female teachers in schools. In 1994 the
scheme was expanded and District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was started
with the aim to universalize primary education in seven states including Maharashtra.
Q. 5 B. Answer the following questions in detail.
What role do the agriculture schools/colleges play in the development of
agriculture?
Answer : Agricultural schools and colleges play an important role in the supporting and
encouraging research in the field of agricultural sciences, soil sciences and economic
botany. It helps farmers in improving crop yield and practicing crop rotation. The Green
Revolution of the 1960s was an outcome of such an invested research in wheat which
made India food sufficient.
Q. 5 C. Answer the following questions in detail.
Describe with examples the progress that India has made in the field of medicine.
Answer : India has made great progress in the field of medicine since Independence,
some of these achievements include:
1. The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) was established in 1949 for
providing guidance and financial support research activities.
2. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was established as India’s
premium medical college and research institute that provides medical treatment to
common people at nominal costs.
3. Special colleges were established for training in nursing and super specialty centers
for treatment of disorders of the heart, brain, and eyes.
4. Medical Council of India was restructured and entrusted with the task of formulating
criteria for quality of medical education, its supervision, and inspection.
5. Tata Memorial Centre was established for advanced Cancer treatment, research, and
education.
Q. 5 D. Answer the following questions in detail.
Write a note on the curricular and co-curricular activities conducted in your
school.
Answer : Our school has a host of curricular and co-curricular activities for students of
all standards, some of these include:
1. Debate
2. Extemporary
3. Science Fair
4. Quiz competition
5. Dance, drams & music events
The Sports day celebration in our school is a big annual event that brings together the
entire school to celebrate sports and the spirit of sportsmanship. Individual events like
High Jump, Short distance races, and swimming see active participation from all
classes. For team events like a relay race, football, basketball, and kabaddi, students
are divided into groups with respect to their houses. The events take place in the school
ground in high spirits; even the teachers get enthusiastic about the competition. The
podium finishers are selected to represent the school in the Interschool competitions.