SCERT D. El. Ed - General Knowledge / General Science MCQs

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – General Knowledge MCQs

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – General Knowledge MCQs

Mixed Educational Concepts

Q1. The Right to Education Act came into force in which year?
  • A. 2010
  • B. 2009
  • C. 2005
  • D. 2002
Correct Answer: A. 2010
Explanation: The RTE Act 2009 came into force on 1 April 2010, making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.
Q2. Article 21A of the Constitution deals with?
  • A. Right to Education
  • B. Right to Equality
  • C. Right to Freedom
  • D. Right to Information
Correct Answer: A. Right to Education
Explanation: Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment in 2002, makes free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a fundamental right.
Q3. Article 45 of the Constitution originally provided for?
  • A. Free and compulsory education for children
  • B. Higher education for all
  • C. Religious education
  • D. Adult literacy
Correct Answer: A. Free and compulsory education for children
Explanation: Article 45 (Directive Principle) originally directed the State to provide free and compulsory education for all children up to age 14 within ten years.
Q4. Article 51A(k) added by 86th Amendment makes it a duty of parents to?
  • A. Provide education to their child aged 6-14
  • B. Pay taxes
  • C. Vote in elections
  • D. Protect environment
Correct Answer: A. Provide education to their child aged 6-14
Explanation: Article 51A(k), added by the 86th Amendment, makes it a fundamental duty of parents/guardians to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward aged 6-14 years.
Q5. RTE Act 2009 makes education free and compulsory for children of which age group?
  • A. 6 to 14 years
  • B. 5 to 15 years
  • C. 3 to 14 years
  • D. 6 to 18 years
Correct Answer: A. 6 to 14 years
Explanation: The RTE Act 2009 mandates free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
Q6. RTE Act mandates what percent reservation for disadvantaged children in private schools?
  • A. 25 percent
  • B. 15 percent
  • C. 33 percent
  • D. 50 percent
Correct Answer: A. 25 percent
Explanation: Section 12(1)(c) of RTE Act mandates 25 percent reservation in private unaided schools for children from disadvantaged groups in entry-level class.
Q7. Which Constitutional Amendment Act made education a fundamental right?
  • A. 86th Amendment
  • B. 73rd Amendment
  • C. 42nd Amendment
  • D. 93rd Amendment
Correct Answer: A. 86th Amendment
Explanation: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 added Article 21A making education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.
Q8. Under RTE Act, the Pupil-Teacher Ratio at primary level should be?
  • A. 30:1
  • B. 40:1
  • C. 25:1
  • D. 35:1
Correct Answer: A. 30:1
Explanation: The RTE Act prescribes a Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 30:1 at primary level (classes 1-5) and 35:1 at upper primary (classes 6-8).
Q9. RTE Act prohibits which of the following?
  • A. Physical punishment and mental harassment
  • B. Homework
  • C. School fees
  • D. Class tests
Correct Answer: A. Physical punishment and mental harassment
Explanation: Section 17 of RTE Act prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children, with action against erring teachers under service rules.
Q10. Under RTE, no child can be held back or expelled until completion of which class?
  • A. Class 8
  • B. Class 5
  • C. Class 10
  • D. Class 12
Correct Answer: A. Class 8
Explanation: The RTE Act originally prohibited holding back or expelling children until completion of elementary education (Class 8), known as the no-detention policy.
Q11. Which body monitors implementation of RTE Act?
  • A. NCPCR
  • B. NCERT
  • C. UGC
  • D. AICTE
Correct Answer: A. NCPCR
Explanation: NCPCR is designated under Section 31 of RTE Act to monitor implementation of the Act and inquire into complaints regarding child rights.
Q12. Education was placed in the Concurrent List by which Constitutional Amendment?
  • A. 42nd Amendment 1976
  • B. 86th Amendment 2002
  • C. 73rd Amendment 1992
  • D. 44th Amendment 1978
Correct Answer: A. 42nd Amendment 1976
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment of 1976 transferred education from the State List to the Concurrent List, allowing both Centre and States to legislate.
Q13. UGC was set up on the recommendation of which commission?
  • A. Radhakrishnan Commission
  • B. Mudaliar Commission
  • C. Kothari Commission
  • D. Sargent Commission
Correct Answer: A. Radhakrishnan Commission
Explanation: UGC was established in 1956 based on the recommendation of the Radhakrishnan Commission (University Education Commission) of 1948-49.

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