Here is the collection of 50 questions from June 2019 of higher education unit of NTA UGC NET PAPER 1.

Q1. The purpose of Gurukul system of education is to:
A. Promote equality and excellence
B. Minimise stress in learning
C. Empowering for future learning
D. Encourage self-help

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Q1. The purpose of Gurukul system of education is to:
A. Promote equality and excellence
B. Minimise stress in learning
C. Empowering for future learning
D. Encourage self-help

Q2. Which of the following commission/ committee in the post-independent India has paid attention all the levels of education?
A. Radhakrishnan Commission
B. Mudaliar Commission
C. Kothari Commission

D. Acharya Rammurthi Committee

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Q2. Which of the following commission/ committee in the post-independent India has paid attention all the levels of education?
A. Radhakrishnan Commission
B. Mudaliar Commission
C. Kothari Commission
D. Acharya Rammurthi Committee

Q3. NMEICT is an acronym for:
A. National Massive Education through Information and Communication Technology
B. National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology
C. National Multipurpose Education through Information and Communication Technology
D. National Mode of Education through Information and Communication Technology

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Q3. NMEICT is an acronym for:
A. National Massive Education through Information and Communication Technology
B. National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology
C. National Multipurpose Education through Information and Communication Technology
D. National Mode of Education through Information and Communication Technology

Q4. What is SWAYAM?
A. Non-Governmental Organisation
B. Digital Programme to achieve the principles of education
C. On-line platform
D. Name of a web site

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Q4. What is SWAYAM?
A. Non-Governmental Organisation
B. Digital Programme to achieve the principles of education
C. On-line platform
D. Name of a web site

Q5. Identify the scheme which aims to encourage Social Science Research in Policy relevant areas so as to provide vital inputs in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
A. ICSSR Fellowship
B. Cognitive Initiatives
C. ICSSR – EMPRESS
D. ICSSR Research Projects

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Q5. Identify the scheme which aims to encourage Social Science Research in Policy relevant areas so as to provide vital inputs in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
A. ICSSR Fellowship
B. Cognitive Initiatives
C. ICSSR – EMPRESS
D. ICSSR Research Projects

Q6. Name the scheme which facilitates academic and research collaboration between Indian Institution and the best institution in the world.
A. ICSSR – IMPRESS
B. Staff Development Scheme
C. SPARC
D. Institutional Development Scheme

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Q6. Name the scheme which facilitates academic and research collaboration between Indian Institution and the best institution in the world.
A.ICSSR – IMPRESS
B. Staff Development Scheme
C. SPARC
D. Institutional Development Scheme

Q7. Which of the following statements represent the main functions of UGC?
(i)
Recognition of institutions
(ii)
Maintenance of quality and standards
(iii)
Appointment of Vice Chancellor
(iv) Giving grants to institutions
(v)
Making state governments responsible for educational development
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (v)

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Q7. Which of the following statements represent the main functions of UGC?
(i)
Recognition of institutions
(ii)
Maintenance of quality and standards
(iii)
Appointment of Vice Chancellor
(iv) Giving grants to institutions
(v)
Making state governments responsible for educational development
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (v)

Q8. Which of the following is a non-conventional learning programme in higher education?
A. Swayam
B. Face-to-face teaching-learning
C. Tutorial class
D. Seminar

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Q8. Which of the following is a non-conventional learning programme in higher education?
A. Swayam
B. Face-to-face teaching-learning
C. Tutorial class
D. Seminar

Q9. The main aim of the faculty recharge scheme of UGC was to:
A. Address the shortage of faculty in higher education institution
B. Upgrade the teaching skills of the
C. Upgrade the research infrastructure for the faculty
D. Strengthen the academia — industry linkage

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Q9. The main aim of the faculty recharge scheme of UGC was to:
A. Address the shortage of faculty in higher education institution
B. Upgrade the teaching skills of the
C. Upgrade the research infrastructure for the faculty
D. Strengthen the academia — industry linkage

Q10. For the day to day administration of University, which of the following bodies is responsible?
A. Senate
B. Syndicate/Executive council
C. Student council
D. Academic council

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Q10. For the day to day administration of University, which of the following bodies is responsible?
A. Senate
B. Syndicate/Executive council
C. Student council
D. Academic council

Q11. Which of the following is an online store house of all academic awards like certificates, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets etc.?
A. SWAYAM
B. National Digital Library
C. National Academic Library
D. National Academic Depository

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Q11. Which of the following is an online store house of all academic awards like certificates, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets etc.?
A. SWAYAM
B. National Digital Library
C. National Academic Library
D. National Academic Depository

Q12. Generally, who is the visitor of Central Universities of India?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Minister, MHRD
C. President of India
D. UGC Chairman

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Q12. Generally, who is the visitor of Central Universities of India?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Minister, MHRD
C. President of India
D. UGC Chairman

Q13. Which of the following statements explain the concept of Gross Enrolment Ratio?
A. Total number of students divided by total population
B. Total number of enrolled students of a particular age group divided by total population of that age group
C. Total number of students divided by the total number of children not admitted to the institution
D. Total number of students not admitted to the institution divided by total children of that age group

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Q13. Which of the following statements explain the concept of Gross Enrolment Ratio?
A. Total number of students divided by total population
B. Total number of enrolled students of a particular age group divided by total population of that age group
C. Total number of students divided by the total number of children not admitted to the institution
D. Total number of students not admitted to the institution divided by total children of that age group

Q14. Which discipline has the highest percentage of enrolment in the higher education of India?
A. Arts
B. Science
C. Commerce
D. Technology and engineering

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Q14. Which discipline has the highest percentage of enrolment in the higher education of India?
A. Arts
B. Science
C. Commerce
D. Technology and engineering

Q15. Which of the following indicates the pillars of learning contained in the UNESCO Report 1996 ‘Learning The Treasure Within”?
(a)Learning to know
(b)Learning to be
(c) Learning to learn
(d)Learning to understand
(e)Learning to live together
Choose your answer from options given below:
(1)        (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2)       (a), (c), (d), (e)
(3)       (b), (c), (d), (e)
(4)       (a), (b), (c), (e)

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Q15. Which of the following indicates the pillars of learning contained in the UNESCO Report 1996 ‘Learning The Treasure Within”?
(a)Learning to know
(b)Learning to be
(c) Learning to learn
(d)Learning to understand
(e)Learning to live together
Choose your answer from options given below:
(1)        (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2)       (a), (c), (d), (e)
(3)       (b), (c), (d), (e)
(4)       (a), (b), (c), (e)

Q.16 Below are given two columns. Column — A presents the stream of courses and column -B Presents the name of course. Match the two columns 
(a) Professional
(i) Engineering Architecture
(b) Academic
(ii) Carpentering, Sewing
(c) Technical
(iii) Medicine, Law
(d) Skill based
(iv) Arts, Commerce
 
A. (a)-(ii); (b)-(ii); (c)-(i); (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(ii); (b)-(iii); (c)-(iv); (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(i); (b)-(ii); (c)-(iii); (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iii); (b)-(iv); (c)-(i); (d)-(ii)

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Q.16 Below are given two columns. Column — A presents the stream of courses and column -B Presents the name of course. Match the two columns 
(a) Professional
(i) Engineering Architecture
(b) Academic
(ii) Carpentering, Sewing
(c) Technical
(iii) Medicine, Law
(d) Skill based
(iv) Arts, Commerce
 
A. (a)-(ii); (b)-(ii); (c)-(i); (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(ii); (b)-(iii); (c)-(iv); (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(i); (b)-(ii); (c)-(iii); (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iii); (b)-(iv); (c)-(i); (d)-(ii)

Q17. Name the scheme which aims to create research ambience in the institutes by promoting research in engineering sciences.
A. E-Shodh Sindhu
B. Entrepreneurship Development Cell
C. Research Promotion Schemes(RPS)
D. Institution Development Scheme

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Q17. Name the scheme which aims to create research ambience in the institutes by promoting research in engineering sciences.
A. E-Shodh Sindhu
B. Entrepreneurship Development Cell
C. Research Promotion Schemes(RPS)
D. Institution Development Scheme

Q18. The medium of instruction in the vedic system of education has been,
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali
C. Hindi
D. Urdu

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Q18. The medium of instruction in the vedic system of education has been,
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali
C. Hindi
D. Urdu

Q19.National Curriculum Framework was developed by which of the following?
A. UGC
B. NCERT
C. NCTE
D. CBSE

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Q19.National Curriculum Framework was developed by which of the following?
A. UGC
B. NCERT
C. NCTE
D. CBSE

Q20. ‘Inspire scholarship’ is intended by the funding agency           
A. Indian Council of Social Science and Research(ICSSR)
B. University Grants Commission(UGC)
C. Department of Science and Technology(DST)
D. National Council of Education, Research and Training(NCERT)

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Q20. ‘Inspire scholarship’ is intended by the funding agency           
A. Indian Council of Social Science and Research(ICSSR)
B. University Grants Commission(UGC)
C. Department of Science and Technology(DST)
D. National Council of Education, Research and Training(NCERT)

Q21. The methods of learning in Higher Education in India in the past consisted of
A. Memorization, Brain Storming procedure and seminar
B. Memorization, Critical Analysis and Story telling
C. Critical Analysis, Assignment Writing and Oral reports
D. Story Telling, Brain Storming procedure and Seminar

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Q21. The methods of learning in Higher Education in India in the past consisted of
A. Memorization, Brain Storming procedure and seminar
B. Memorization, Critical Analysis and Story telling
C. Critical Analysis, Assignment Writing and Oral reports
D. Story Telling, Brain Storming procedure and Seminar

Q22. In which given below, higher education in India got a set back?
A. British Era
B. Buddhist Era
C. Mughal Era
D. Post-Independence Era

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Q22. In which given below, higher education in India got a set back?
A. British Era
B. Buddhist Era
C. Mughal Era
D. Post-Independence Era

Q23. In which year the Modern Indian University got established?
A. 1957
B. 1857
C. 1947
D. 1964

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Q23. In which year the Modern Indian University got established?
A. 1957
B. 1857
C. 1947
D. 1964

Q24. The report of which of the following Education Commission carries the sub-title ‘Education for National Development’?
A. RadhaKrishnan Commission
B. Mudaliar Commisssion
C. Calcutta University Commission
D. KOTHARI COMMISSION

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Q24. The report of which of the following Education Commission carries the sub-title ‘Education for National Development’?
A. RadhaKrishnan Commission
B. Mudaliar Commisssion
C. Calcutta University Commission
D. KOTHARI COMMISSION

Q25. The expansion of SANKALP is,
A. Sanskrit Awareness and knowledge Acquisition of Language Programme
B. Skills Acquisition and Karatae Awareness for Livelihood Promotion
C. Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion
D. Sanskrit Awareness and knowledge for Livelihood Promotion

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Q25. The expansion of SANKALP is,
A. Sanskrit Awareness and knowledge Acquisition of Language Programme
B. Skills Acquisition and Karatae Awareness for Livelihood Promotion
C. Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion
D. Sanskrit Awareness and knowledge for Livelihood Promotion

Q26. Which of the following NOT correctly matched?
Gyan Darshan-Satellite based educational T.V. channel
Gyan Vani-Educational FM Radio network
MOOC-Massive Open Online Credits
 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 
Only (i) and (ii)
Only (ii) and (iii)
Only (iii)
Only (i) and (iii)

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Q26. Which of the following NOT correctly matched?
Gyan Darshan-Satellite based educational T.V. channel
Gyan Vani-Educational FM Radio network
MOOC-Massive Open Online Credits
 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 
Only (i) and (ii)
Only (ii) and (iii)
Only (iii)
Only (i) and (iii)

Q27. The present form of Inter University Board that was previously established for promoting cooperation and coordination among Universities is
A. UGC
B. AIU
C. NUEPA
D. ICSSR

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Q27. The present form of Inter University Board that was previously established for promoting cooperation and coordination among Universities is
A. UGC
B. AIU
C. NUEPA
D. ICSSR

Q28. The Education commission of India that first took serious note of the problem of Brain Drain was
A. The Education Commission of India
B. The University Education Commission
C. The Calcutta University Commission
D. The Sargeant Commission

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Q28. The Education commission of India that first took serious note of the problem of Brain Drain was
A. The Education Commission of India
B. The University Education Commission
C. The Calcutta University Commission
D. The Sargeant Commission

Q29. In      past      independence      India,      which      one      of      the      following committee/Commission’s report deals with all levels of education in India?
A. Sargeant Commission
B. Hartog Commission
C. Kothari Commission
D. RadhaKrishnan Commission

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Q29. In      past      independence      India,      which      one      of      the      following committee/Commission’s report deals with all levels of education in India?
A. Sargeant Commission
B. Hartog Commission
C. Kothari Commission
D. RadhaKrishnan Commission

Q30. Which one of the following instructional designs is not a part of SWAYAM launched by Government of India?
A. E-tutorial
B. E-content
C. Physical Interaction
D. Discussion Forum

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Q30. Which one of the following instructional designs is not a part of SWAYAM launched by Government of India?
A. E-tutorial
B. E-content
C. Physical Interaction
D. Discussion Forum

Q31. Which one of the following institutions was established as a consequence to the closure of inter-University Board brought in of cooperation among the University in the field of education and allied areas?
A. Association of Central Universities
B. University Grants Commission
C. IIAS ,Shimla
D. Association of Indian Universities

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Q31. Which one of the following institutions was established as a consequence to the closure of inter-University Board brought in of cooperation among the University in the field of education and allied areas?
A. Association of Central Universities
B. University Grants Commission
C. IIAS ,Shimla
D. Association of Indian Universities

Q32. Which of the following instructional designs is part of SWAYAM launched by Government of India?
i. E-Tutorial
ii. E-Content
iii. Assessment
iv. Discussion Forum
v. Classroom teaching
Choose the correct option from below
(i)and (ii) only
(i),(iii),(iv) and (v) only
(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv) only
(iii) and (v) only

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Q32. Which of the following instructional designs is part of SWAYAM launched by Government of India?
i. E-Tutorial
ii. E-Content
iii. Assessment
iv. Discussion Forum
v. Classroom teaching
Choose the correct option from below
(i)and (ii) only
(i),(iii),(iv) and (v) only

(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv) only

(iii) and (v) only

Q33. The introduction of MOOC in open and distance learning programmes is Justified because of its
A. Low cost considerations
B. Accessibility considerations
C. Speed considerations
D. Novelty considerations

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Q33. The introduction of MOOC in open and distance learning programmes is Justified because of its
A. Low cost considerations
B. Accessibility considerations
C. Speed considerations
D. Novelty considerations

Q34. Through which Act University Grants Commission came into existence?
A. UGC Act- 1956
B. UGC Act- 1949
C. UGC Act- 1944
D. UGC Act- 1968

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Q34. Through which Act University Grants Commission came into existence?
A. UGC Act- 1956
B. UGC Act- 1949
C. UGC Act- 1944
D. UGC Act- 1968

Q35. “Gyan Darshan” launched by IGNOU refers to which one of the following?
A. Satellite based educational T.V. Channel
B. Educational FM radio network
C. Global initiative of Academic networks
D. Online courses

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Q35. “Gyan Darshan” launched by IGNOU refers to which one of the following?
A. Satellite based educational T.V. Channel
B. Educational FM radio network
C. Global initiative of Academic networks
D. Online courses

Q36. Which one of the following five year plans of India has given special emphasis on “Education and Manpower”?
A. Third Five Year Plan
B. Fourth Five Year Plan
C. Second Five Years Plan
D. Fifth Five year Plan

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Q36. Which one of the following five year plans of India has given special emphasis on “Education and Manpower”?
A. Third Five Year Plan
B. Fourth Five Year Plan
C. Second Five Years Plan
D. Fifth Five year Plan

Q37. GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) has been launched by Government of India in order to
A. Encourage Indian Scholars to learn abroad
B. Discourage Indian Scholars from researching in India
C. Encourage global scholars engage with their counter parts in India
D. Encourage global scholars to engage with Indian Scholars abroad

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Q37. GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) has been launched by Government of India in order to
A. Encourage Indian Scholars to learn abroad
B. Discourage Indian Scholars from researching in India
C. Encourage global scholars engage with their counter parts in India
D. Encourage global scholars to engage with Indian Scholars abroad

Q38. The premier organization established in India to deal with capacity building and research in planning and management of education in India and South Asia is
A. AIU
B. SAARC University
C. NUEPA
D. Nalanda University

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Q38. The premier organization established in India to deal with capacity building and research in planning and management of education in India and South Asia is
A. AIU
B. SAARC University
C. NUEPA
D. Nalanda University

Q39. Brain drain problem which was dominant in the middle of 20th Century in India is indicative of which one of the following aspects?
i. Lack of adequate facilities for advanced study and research in India
ii. The capacity of the developed nations to buy the talent at a price beyond the means of the developing nations
iii. Increase of population and underutilization of human research
Choose the correct option from below
A. Only (i) and (iii)
B. Only (ii) and (iii)
C. Only (iii)
D. Only (i) and (ii)

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Q39. Brain drain problem which was dominant in the middle of 20th Century in India is indicative of which one of the following aspects?
i. Lack of adequate facilities for advanced study and research in India
ii. The capacity of the developed nations to buy the talent at a price beyond the means of the developing nations
iii. Increase of population and underutilization of human research
Choose the correct option from below
A. Only (i) and (iii)
B. Only (ii) and (iii)
C. Only (iii)
D. Only (i) and (ii)

Q40. Which one of the following forms a necessary component of Conventional Education system in India?
A. Learning from books
B. Learning from the teacher
C. Learning from thinking
D. Learning through instructional material

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Q40. Which one of the following forms a necessary component of Conventional Education system in India?
A. Learning from books
B. Learning from the teacher
C. Learning from thinking
D. Learning through instructional material

Q41. Which one of the following reports addressed the academic, technical and administrative problems of the examination system?
A. Reports on the standards of the Educational System (1965)
B. Report of University Education Commission (1948-49)
C. Sargent Report (1944)
D. Hartog Committee report (1929)

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Q41. Which one of the following reports addressed the academic, technical and administrative problems of the examination system?
A. Reports on the standards of the Educational System (1965)
B. Report of University Education Commission (1948-49)
C. Sargent Report (1944)
D. Hartog Committee report (1929)

Q42. During which year the present system of affiliation of colleges to the universities was introduced in India?
A. 1857
B. 1948

C. 1928
D. 1966

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Q42. During which year the present system of affiliation of colleges to the universities was introduced in India?
A. 1857
B. 1948

C. 1928
D. 1966

Q43. SWAYAM refers to
A. Study World of Action Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
B. Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
C. Student World of Action Learning for Young Ailing Minds
D. Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Awareness Models

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Q43. SWAYAM refers to
A. Study World of Action Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
B. Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
C. Student World of Action Learning for Young Ailing Minds
D. Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Awareness Models

Q44. The constitution of India provides right to establish educational institutions of their choice by all minorities as per
A. Article 30(1)
B. Article 29
C. Article 33
D. Article 16(2)

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Q44. The constitution of India provides right to establish educational institutions of their choice by all minorities as per
A. Article 30(1)
B. Article 29
C. Article 33
D. Article 16(2)

Q45. Which one of the following is an educational FM radio network?
A. Gyan-Darshan
B. Gyan-Vani
C. Gyan-Dhara
D. GIAN

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Q45. Which one of the following is an educational FM radio network?
A. Gyan-Darshan
B. Gyan-Vani
C. Gyan-Dhara
D. GIAN

Q46. Gyanvani launched by IGNOU to cover the educational needs of India refers to
A. Satellite based educational TV channel
B. Educational FM radio network
C. Global initiative of academics network
D. MOOCs

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Q46. Gyanvani launched by IGNOU to cover the educational needs of India refers to
A. Satellite based educational TV channel
B. Educational FM radio network
C. Global initiative of academics network
D. MOOCs

Q47. In which of the following ancient Indian universities, the culture and civilization of Tibet was built mainly through the writings of the scholars?
A. Nalanda
B. Vikramashila
C. Jagaddala
D. Mithila

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Q47. In which of the following ancient Indian universities, the culture and civilization of Tibet was built mainly through the writings of the scholars?
A. Nalanda
B. Vikramashila
C. Jagaddala
D. Mithila

Q48. Which one of the following coordinates, promotes, and funds research activities of all social science disciplines?
A. ICPR, Delhi
B. IIAS, Shimla
C. ICSSR, Delhi
D. NUEPA, Delhi

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Q48. Which one of the following coordinates, promotes, and funds research activities of all social science disciplines?
A. ICPR, Delhi
B. IIAS, Shimla
C. ICSSR, Delhi
D. NUEPA, Delhi

Q49. A special focus on the problems of the examination system of India formed the apart of which one of the following reports?
A. Report of the Calcutta university commission
B. Report of the University Education commission (1964-66)
C. Hartog committee report
D. Report on standards of University education UGC (1965)

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Q49. A special focus on the problems of the examination system of India formed the apart of which one of the following reports?
A. Report of the Calcutta university commission
B. Report of the University Education commission (1964-66)
C. Hartog committee report
D. Report on standards of University education UGC (1965)

Q50. Which one of the following universities is not amongst the first three that were established during 1857?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Delhi
D. Madras

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Q50. Which one of the following universities is not amongst the first three that were established during 1857?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Delhi
D. Madras