GK NITI Aayog released the report Learnings for Large-Scale Transformation in School Education

What is the primary focus of the Learnings for Large-Scale Transformation in School Education report by NITI Aayog?

A) Economic development
B) Teacher salaries
C) Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education
D) Infrastructure improvements
Correct Answer: C

According to the report, how does India's number of schools compare to China's?

A) India has fewer schools
B) India has the same number of schools
C) India has five times more schools
D) China has more schools
Correct Answer: C

What was the outcome of Jharkhand's decision to merge 4,380 schools?

A) Increased teacher salaries
B) Decreased student enrollment
C) Savings of Rs 400 crore
D) Infrastructure expansion
Correct Answer: C

How many untrained teachers are estimated to be in primary and upper primary levels, as mentioned in the report?

A) 50,000-100,000
B) 100,000-200,000
C) 200,000-300,000
D) 300,000-500,000
Correct Answer: D

What is one of the suggested areas for education transformation according to the report?

A) Decreasing political support for schools
B) Ignoring sub-scale schools
C) Addressing inadequately resourced schools with political support
D) Reducing enrollment in primary schools
Correct Answer: C

What is the focus of the recommendation to "re-think teacher education to improve quality"?

A) Increase the number of teachers
B) Restructure the curriculum
C) Enhance the quality of teacher education
D) Reduce teacher salaries
Correct Answer: C

According to the report, what is the key to solving teacher vacancies?

A) Increasing student enrollment
B) Reducing teacher salaries
C) Cadre restructuring and recruitment
D) Merging schools
Correct Answer: C

What is suggested to be enforced for learning outcome accountability according to the report?

A) Increased student assessments
B) Infrastructure improvements
C) Competency-based assessment reforms
D) Teacher evaluations
Correct Answer: C

Which level of education does the report recommend a focus on, in addition to multilingual education?

A) Higher education
B) Secondary education
C) Early Childhood Education
D) Adult education
Correct Answer: C

What is recommended to strengthen in education departments for self-improvement?

A) Teacher salaries
B) Infrastructure
C) Governance
D) Student enrollment
Correct Answer: C