Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.
Option 1: diving techniques
Option 2: dining categories
Option 3: existing calamities
Option 4: living conditions
Correct Answer: living conditions
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The underlined segment refers to the improvement in people's daily lives and the provision of fundamental necessities. "Living conditions" accurately captures this meaning.
So, the correct sentence is: National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily living conditions, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.
Question : What gives vitality to physical education as an academic discipline?
Option 1: Philosophical backup
Option 2: Humanistic approach
Option 3: Scientific principle
Option 4: Sports- oriented curricula
Correct Answer: Scientific principle
Solution : In the words of Harold M. Barrow, "physical education is an education through human movement where many if the educational objectives are achieved by means of big muscle activities involving sport, games, gymnastics, dance and exercises.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades, or professions, as well as mental, moral, and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching, and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: general
Option 2: professional
Option 3: fresh
Option 4: new,
Correct Answer: professional
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Professional refers to individuals who are skilled, trained, and qualified in their respective fields. In the context of education, professional teachers are those who have undergone specific training or obtained degrees and certifications in education.
Hence, the complete sentence would be: "Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching, and training by professional teachers."
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The "Sesame Street" spin off (1)___________ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)__________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)_________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)__________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)_________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: set in
Option 2: set out
Option 3: set off
Option 4: set aside
Correct Answer: set out
Solution : The second option is correct.
Set out means to begin a journey or start on a course of action, which fits well in the context of introducing or initiating a project like the "Sesame Street" spinoff. In this case, it refers to the commencement of the first Russian-language educational TV aimed at preschoolers.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Set in means to arrive or become established, often used for something that becomes firmly established.
- Set off means to start a journey or trigger something.
- Set aside means to reserve or allocate something for a specific purpose.
Therefore, the correct answer is set out.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.
Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.
Question:
Children who are imparted the highest education would be responsible for:
Option 1: developing talent and skills
Option 2: inculcating good habits
Option 3: guarding the city
Option 4: teaching the illiterate
Correct Answer: guarding the city
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
In Plato's philosophy, particularly outlined in The Republic, children who receive the highest education are expected to be responsible for guarding the city.
Explanation:
Plato proposes a system in The Republic where education is a key element, and he advocates for the differentiation of children suitable to various castes. The highest caste, according to Plato, would receive the most education. These highly educated individuals are envisioned to serve as guardians of the city. Their role is not only to protect the city but also to care for those who are less able.
Question : Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Constitution of India (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002?
Option 1: It made the provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years under Article 45.
Option 2: It made it binding for the Government of India to set up a nodal ministry to ensure the effective implementation of these provisions under Article 75.
Option 3: Providing opportunities for education to his child or ward between the ages of 6-14 years was made a Fundamental Duty of a parent or guardian under Article 51A.
Option 4: Free and compulsory education for all children of the age of 6-14 years in the manner as determined by the State' was made a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.
Correct Answer: It made it binding for the Government of India to set up a nodal ministry to ensure the effective implementation of these provisions under Article 75.
Solution : The correct answer is It made it binding for the Government of India to set up a nodal ministry to ensure the effective implementation of these provisions under Article 75.
The 86th Amendment Act of the Constitution was introduced in 2002, and it states that the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6 to 14 years in the manner as determined by the state.
All the options are correct except the option that talks about Article 75, and the 86th Amendment Act of 2002 is not related to Article 75; it talks about the appointment of the Prime Minister and the other Council of Ministers.
Question : Read the following text and answer the questions.
The world is becoming global rapidly. The national boundaries have become less significant with the interlinked effects of technology, information flows, and investment mobility. Human knowledge, particularly in the sphere of science and technology, is now growing at a pace that was indeed unthinkable even two decades ago.
The comparative advantage of a nation will be more and more influenced by its capacity to generate, absorb, adapt, and assimilate new technologies into the production process. If liberalization and globalization are not to create islands of prosperity surrounded by vast sea destitution, there has to be a firm commitment to human resource development and to the continuous upgrading of human skills and capabilities in the fast-changing world that we live in. The Indian policymakers are fully committed to building a society that is technologically sophisticated, economically progressive, and socially just, and humane.
The impact of globalization on education is now being felt in India. Indian entrepreneurs are also now investing in education. In the process of privatization of higher education in India, many good institutions have come up and have met the increasing demand for higher education mainly in the area of engineering, business administration, and medical education. But this process has also led to the mushroom growth of low-quality institutions without proper infrastructure, However, the expansion of higher education in India has resulted in increasing access to higher education even in rural areas of the country. In this process, Human Resource Development is taking place at a faster speed as compared to the earlier stage when the opportunities for higher education were limited. Globalization has promoted information technology in India. Indian students have excelled in the area of information technology over many other countries. Development taking place in the developed countries become available to Indian students, scholars, and practitioners through regular contacts and modern technology.
Question:
Choose the antonym of 'promote'.
Option 1: upgrade
Option 2: obstruct
Option 3: cherish
Option 4: bane
Correct Answer: obstruct
Solution : The correct answer is option 2.
Explanation:
Obstruct is the correct answer.
Promoted means to actively support or encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); to advance the progress of.
- Obstructed means to be or get in the way of (an opening, path, road, etc.).
The other words' definitions are as follows: -
Upgrade-raise (something) to a higher standard
Cherished-lovingly protect and care for (someone).
Bane-to curse another person.
Question : Which of the following statement is true?
A: Indian Council for Medical Research is responsible for the promotion of health and family welfare programs.
B: Improper planning for human capital formation has resulted in a shortage of manpower in the health and education sectors.
Option 1: Only a correct
Option 2: Only b correct
Option 3: Both are correct
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Only b correct
Solution : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is India's supreme body to formulate, coordinate and promote biomedical research.
It increases the focus on research on the health problems of the vulnerable, the disadvantaged, and marginalized sections of society.
Inadequate human capital formation planning has resulted in a labor shortage in the health and education sectors.
Hence option b is correct.
Question : Statement 1: Investment in education is the only factor that contributes to human capital formation.
Statement 2: Investment in healthcare and nutrition also plays a significant role in human capital formation.
Option 1: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is true.
Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is false.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is true.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is true.
Statement 1 is true. Investment in education is indeed a crucial factor in human capital formation. Education equips individuals with knowledge, skills, and abilities, which are essential components of human capital. Through education, individuals acquire specialized knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and enhance their overall capabilities.
Statement 2 is also true. While education is a significant contributor to human capital formation, it is not the only factor. Investment in healthcare and nutrition is equally important. Good health and proper nutrition are fundamental for individuals to realize their full potential and effectively utilize their human capital. Access to healthcare services and adequate nutrition positively impact individuals' well-being and ability to participate fully in economic and social activities.
Therefore, both statement 1 and statement 2 are true.
Question : Does human capital view health and education as ways to increase?
Option 1: Productivity
Option 2: Efficiency of labor
Option 3: Both of the above
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Both of the above
Solution : Individuals that invest in their education are able to build their human capital, which aids them in improving their labor productivity and efficiency.
Hence option c is the correct answer.