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Employment & Welfare Schemes (Part – V)

📆 October 18, 2024

Total Questions: 50

41. The aim of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is to make elementary education available to all by the year: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) 2010
Solution:Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a comprehensive and inte- grated flagship programme of Government of India to attain Universal Elementary Education (UEE), covering the entire country in a mission mode. SSA has been launched in 2001 in partnership with the State Governments and Local Self Government. The programme aimed to provide useful and relevant elementary education to all children in the 6 to 14 age group by 2010. With the introduction of the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009, changes were made in the SSA scheme. In 2018, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan were subsumed and merged to form the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme (National Education Mission). Saakshar Bharat and Centrally spon. sored Scheme on Teachers Education (CSSTE) are also part of it. In 2021, the NIPUN Bharat Mission was launched as part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to ensure that universal acquisition of foundational literacy and numeracy skills for all children in India by Grade 3.

42. Which one of the following age groups is eligible for enrolment under 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015, U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) 6-14 years
Solution:Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a comprehensive and inte- grated flagship programme of Government of India to attain Universal Elementary Education (UEE), covering the entire country in a mission mode. SSA has been launched in 2001 in partnership with the State Governments and Local Self Government. The programme aimed to provide useful and relevant elementary education to all children in the 6 to 14 age group by 2010. With the introduction of the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009, changes were made in the SSA scheme. In 2018, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan were subsumed and merged to form the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme (National Education Mission). Saakshar Bharat and Centrally spon. sored Scheme on Teachers Education (CSSTE) are also part of it. In 2021, the NIPUN Bharat Mission was launched as part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to ensure that universal acquisition of foundational literacy and numeracy skills for all children in India by Grade 3.

43. In the latest Union Budget (2006-07), the allocation for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in crore rupees is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) 10,041
Solution:As per the question period, option (b) was the correct answer. In the Union Budget 2023-24, allocation of Rs. 38953 crore was proposed for 'National Education Mission'. As per the Revised Estimates of 2023-24 Rs. 33500 crore was allocated for National Education Mission. In the Interim Budget Estimates 2024-25, Rs. 37500 crore has been allocated for this mission.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India to provide free and compulsory education for all children in the age group of 6-14 years. It aims to universalise elementary education, bridging social, regional and gender gaps with the active participation of the community.
Objective:

  • Universalisation of elementary education.
  • Reducing social, regional and gender gaps.
  • Active participation of the community in the management of schools.

44. The focus of Saakshar Bharat Programme is on : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Female literacy
Solution:The 'Saakshar Bharat' programme was launched in September, 2009 by restructuring the National Literacy Mission. This programme is motivated by the goal of achieving a fully educated society, in which female literacy is the main point. Its aim is to significantly reduce the number of non-literate adults in India and foster an environment within communities that encourages lifelong learning.

45. The Right to Education Act, 2009 aims at making a free and compulsory education a right for children upto : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Elementary level
Solution:The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 became effective on April 01, 2010 under which elementary education of children aged between 6-14 years made free and mandatory.

Right to free and compulsory elementary education

  • All children between the ages of 6 and 14 years have the right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school.
  • A child above 6 years of age who is not enrolled in school or was unable to complete his education shall be enrolled in an age-appropriate class.
  • Elementary education shall be free until completion, even if the child is older than 14 years.
  • No child shall be held back, expelled, or required to pass a board examination until the completion of elementary education.

Curriculum and recognition

  • The appropriate government (central or state government) shall specify an academic authority to develop the curriculum and evaluation procedure for elementary education.
  • All schools must comply with pupil-teacher ratio norms.
  • No school shall be established or recognized unless they satisfy the norms prescribed.
  • Teacher qualification: The teacher should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), which will be conducted by the appropriate Government. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in classes I to VIII.

46. According to a policy decision taken by the Central Government, the Centre will bear what percentage of expenditure effectively under the right of children to get free education? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) 68%
Solution:The expenditure burden of 68 percent will be borne by the Central Government for providing free and compulsory education to the children. Under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, every child between the age of 6 to 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education.

Right to free and compulsory elementary education

  • All children between the ages of 6 and 14 years have the right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school.
  • A child above 6 years of age who is not enrolled in school or was unable to complete his education shall be enrolled in an age-appropriate class.
  • Elementary education shall be free until completion, even if the child is older than 14 years.
  • No child shall be held back, expelled, or required to pass a board examination until the completion of elementary education.

Curriculum and recognition

  • The appropriate government (central or state government) shall specify an academic authority to develop the curriculum and evaluation procedure for elementary education.
  • All schools must comply with pupil-teacher ratio norms.
  • No school shall be established or recognized unless they satisfy the norms prescribed.
  • Teacher qualification: The teacher should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), which will be conducted by the appropriate Government. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in classes I to VIII.

47. Which one of the following is not a social development programme of Indian Government? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Look East Policy
Solution:Mid-day Meal Scheme: With a view to enhancing enrollment, retention and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional level among children, this scheme was started from 15 August, 1995 under the name of 'National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education' (NP-NSPE). Its objective was to boost universalization of primary education and to improve the nutritional status of children by the food being given to them at the school. In September, 2004 the scheme was revised to provide cooked mid-day meal to all children studying in classes 1-V in Government and aided schools and EGS/AIE centres. In 2007, the scheme has been further revised to cover children in upper primary classes (VI to VIII) and renamed as 'National Scheme for Mid-day Meal in Schools'. From 2008-09, the programme covers all children studying in Government, Local Body and Government-aided primary and upper primary schools and the EGS/AIS centres including Madarsas and Maqtabs supported under SSA of all areas across the country. In September, 2021, the Mid-day Meal Scheme is renamed as 'National Scheme for PM POSHAN (Poshan Shakti Nirman) in Schools'.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan started by Government of India in the year 2001, aimed at the universalization of primary education.

Rural Health Mission: Government of India started National Rural Health Mission on 12 April, 2005 to provide accessible, viable and qualitative health services for rural population.

Look East Policy: Government of India adopted 'look east policy' to encourage the economic and strategic relations with South East Asian countries.

48. Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 to promote: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Universalization of primary education
Solution:Mid-day Meal Scheme: With a view to enhancing enrollment, retention and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional level among children, this scheme was started from 15 August, 1995 under the name of 'National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education' (NP-NSPE). Its objective was to boost universalization of primary education and to improve the nutritional status of children by the food being given to them at the school. In September, 2004 the scheme was revised to provide cooked mid-day meal to all children studying in classes 1-V in Government and aided schools and EGS/AIE centres. In 2007, the scheme has been further revised to cover children in upper primary classes (VI to VIII) and renamed as 'National Scheme for Mid-day Meal in Schools'. From 2008-09, the programme covers all children studying in Government, Local Body and Government-aided primary and upper primary schools and the EGS/AIS centres including Madarsas and Maqtabs supported under SSA of all areas across the country. In September, 2021, the Mid-day Meal Scheme is renamed as 'National Scheme for PM POSHAN (Poshan Shakti Nirman) in Schools'.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan started by Government of India in the year 2001, aimed at the universalization of primary education.

Rural Health Mission: Government of India started National Rural Health Mission on 12 April, 2005 to provide accessible, viable and qualitative health services for rural population.

Look East Policy: Government of India adopted 'look east policy' to encourage the economic and strategic relations with South East Asian countries.

49. In which year, 'Mid-day Meal Scheme' was renamed as 'P.M. Poshan Scheme'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) 2021
Solution:Mid-day Meal Scheme: With a view to enhancing enrollment, retention and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional level among children, this scheme was started from 15 August, 1995 under the name of 'National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education' (NP-NSPE). Its objective was to boost universalization of primary education and to improve the nutritional status of children by the food being given to them at the school. In September, 2004 the scheme was revised to provide cooked mid-day meal to all children studying in classes 1-V in Government and aided schools and EGS/AIE centres. In 2007, the scheme has been further revised to cover children in upper primary classes (VI to VIII) and renamed as 'National Scheme for Mid-day Meal in Schools'. From 2008-09, the programme covers all children studying in Government, Local Body and Government-aided primary and upper primary schools and the EGS/AIS centres including Madarsas and Maqtabs supported under SSA of all areas across the country. In September, 2021, the Mid-day Meal Scheme is renamed as 'National Scheme for PM POSHAN (Poshan Shakti Nirman) in Schools'.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan started by Government of India in the year 2001, aimed at the universalization of primary education.

Rural Health Mission: Government of India started National Rural Health Mission on 12 April, 2005 to provide accessible, viable and qualitative health services for rural population.

Look East Policy: Government of India adopted 'look east policy' to encourage the economic and strategic relations with South East Asian countries.

50. Mid day Meal Scheme was launched in which year? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) 1995
Solution:Mid-day Meal Scheme: With a view to enhancing enrollment, retention and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional level among children, this scheme was started from 15 August, 1995 under the name of 'National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education' (NP-NSPE). Its objective was to boost universalization of primary education and to improve the nutritional status of children by the food being given to them at the school. In September, 2004 the scheme was revised to provide cooked mid-day meal to all children studying in classes 1-V in Government and aided schools and EGS/AIE centres. In 2007, the scheme has been further revised to cover children in upper primary classes (VI to VIII) and renamed as 'National Scheme for Mid-day Meal in Schools'. From 2008-09, the programme covers all children studying in Government, Local Body and Government-aided primary and upper primary schools and the EGS/AIS centres including Madarsas and Maqtabs supported under SSA of all areas across the country. In September, 2021, the Mid-day Meal Scheme is renamed as 'National Scheme for PM POSHAN (Poshan Shakti Nirman) in Schools'.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan started by Government of India in the year 2001, aimed at the universalization of primary education.

Rural Health Mission: Government of India started National Rural Health Mission on 12 April, 2005 to provide accessible, viable and qualitative health services for rural population.

Look East Policy: Government of India adopted 'look east policy' to encourage the economic and strategic relations with South East Asian countries.

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