UGC NET Paper 1 — Higher-Ed
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Given below are two statements: Statement-I: The Governor of the State is the Chancellor of deemed universities. Statement-II: Deemed universities can design their own syllabus and...
Which of the following are the Central Universities of India? A. Nagaland University, Nagaland B. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh C. Sikkim University, Sikkim D. Manip...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Central University is established under an act of Parliament. Statement II: The Prime Minister of India acts as the visitor of the Cent...
IGNOU hosts secretariats of the SAARC consortium on open and distance learning (SACODIL) and the Global Mega Universities Network (GMUNET), initially supported by :
Which of the following are the state universities of India? A. Sardar Patel University, Gujarat B. Nagaland University, Nagaland C. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh D....
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) hosts the secretariats of SAARC Consortium on Open and Distance Learning (SAARCODIL) and Global Mega Universities Network (GMUNET), w...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The objective of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students. Statement II: Deemed universit...
According to the recommendation of Sarkar Committe (1945), higher technical institutes were formed based on the ______ in the four regions of India..
Which of the following are the benefits of the distance education system?
The open source platform ___________, developed by IIT Bombay, is a non-profit MOOC platform.
Which of the following universities is an Institute of Eminence?
Indira Gandhi National Open University was established in the year
Which of the following universities have been recognised as Institutes of Eminence? (A) Banaras Hindu University (B) Amrita Vishwa Vidya Peetham (C) Calcutta University (D) Cental...
In a State government university or Central University, recommendation of the Selection Committee for the recruitment of the faculty is approved by the
Arrange the following in chronological sequences from the beginning to the last as per the year of their establishment (A) Indira Gandhi National Open University (B) Karnataka Stat...
Given below are two statements Statement I: Skill based education is focused on the idea that it may be learned better if it is practised in real life. Statement II: Non-convention...
Identify the institution of National Importance among the following:
Who is the Chairperson of the Excecutive Council in a Government University?
Given below are two statements: Statement I: To resolve inter-state disparities at all levels of education, education was brought into the Concurrent List of the Constitution in 19...
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion (A): As per National Knowledge Commision report, the number of engin...
Match List I with List II: List I (Institutes of National Importance) (A) National Institute of Design (B) National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (C) Vishvesar...
Given below are two statements Statement I: Pitroda Commission recommended setting up 1500 universities in India to avoid stagnation in Higher Education. Statement II: To address t...
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R. Assertion A: Universities play a key role in building a symbiotic relationship b...
Identify the statutory bodies of a University: (A) Board of studies (B) Academic Council (C) Executive Council (D) Finance Committee (E) University Court Choose the correct answer...
Which among the following are the types of universities existing in India currently? A. Community University B. Deemed University C. Research University D. Central University E. Pr...
Which of the following are 'deemed to be university'? A. NCERT B. NIEPA C. Jamia Hamdard D. Jamia Millia Islamia E. IIIT Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List I with List II List I A. State with the highest number of universities
Objectives of Open Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes are: A. To improve access to higher education B. To increase gross enrolment ratio (GER) C. To provide opportunitie...
Central Universities are: A. established by the UGC B. established by an act of the Parliament C. established by the Department of Education, Government of India D. funded by the C...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: IITs are different from other normal engineering colleges in our country. Statement II: In IITs science of engineering is taught wherea...
'Deemed to be University' is established by:
'Open learning' denotes A. Flexibility with respect to time and space B. Learning in open space C. Learning without any formal qualification D. Flexibility with respect to evaluati...
Which of the following are Central Universities? A. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University B. Jamia Millia Islamia C. Panjab University D. Punjabi University E. University of Mumba...
Assertion A: Open universities and open schools are the example of a formal system of education because they are created by laid down procedures Reason R: Open universities and ope...
Find out the correct chronological order of the following educational communication ventures in India A. Krishi Darshan B. Gyan Darshan C. Vyas D. Gyan Vani Choose the correct answ...
In order to be eligible for the status of 'Deemed to be University', an institution, among other essential conditions, must have to its credit. Which of the following is correct?
Given below are two statements Statement I: An institution in the field of higher education seeking deemed to be university status must have been in existence for at least 10 years...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: A deemed to be university is a non-affiliating university Statement II: The teacher-student ratio in a deemed to be university must not...
Which of the following modality of higher education is the example of evolution in the post-independence India?
The education imported through institutions of higher learning in India such as 'Sanskrit Vidyapith' is an example of
Which of the following is a residential center for free and creative enquiry into the fundamental themes and problems of life and thought?
A 'De-novo' institution is characterized by:
An institution in the field of higher education desirous of getting the status of 'Deemed to be University' has to fulfil the following criteria: I. The institution must be at leas...
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Central Universities are considered elite higher education instit...
The concept of community college ensures which of the following? a) Life skill engagement b) Lateral entry into higher education system c) Educational opportunities for rural stude...
The first Open University was established in the year
Select the alternative features from the following, which make open universities as non-traditional universities: a Innovative method of teaching and learning b Innovative method o...
"Gyan Darshan" launched by IGNOU refers to which one of the following?
The introduction of MOOC in open and distance learning programmes is justified because of
Which one of the following is an educational FM radio network?