Question : Which organization is responsible for overseeing the education system in India?
Option 1: WHO (World Health Organization)
Option 2: UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
Option 3: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
Option 4: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
Correct Answer: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
Solution : The correct answer is (C) CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education).
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) is a national-level educational board in India that is responsible for conducting examinations and providing curriculum guidelines for secondary and senior secondary education. CBSE is under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and it oversees a large number of public and private schools across the country. CBSE sets the academic standards, prepares and revises the curriculum, conducts board examinations, and evaluates the performance of students in secondary (class 10) and senior secondary (class 12) levels. It plays a crucial role in ensuring quality education and uniformity in the evaluation process across different schools in India.