MCQs of Education

921. Till which year, Pakistan had promised the International Brotherhood, to double the literacy rate?

Exam Relevance: UPSC, GRE, GMAT

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Pakistan had promised the International Brotherhood to double the literacy rate by a specific year.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year with other significant dates related to education or development goals.

Explanations: Pakistan committed to doubling its literacy rate by 2010 as part of its international commitments to the International Brotherhood. This target was set to improve educational outcomes and align with global development goals.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 2006 is incorrect as it predates the commitment.
Option B: 2020 is incorrect as it is later than the promised year.
Option C: 2010 is the correct year as per the commitment.
Option D: 2000 is incorrect as it predates the commitment.

922. Who will be assigned to work for welfare of the students and organize their activities in universities?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Dean.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, GRE, GMAT

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The dean is typically responsible for overseeing the welfare and activities of students within a university.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that the principle or teachers are primarily responsible for student welfare and activities.

Explanations: In a university setting, the dean is often assigned the role of overseeing the welfare and organizing activities for students. This includes ensuring that students have access to resources and support systems, as well as coordinating events and programs that enhance the student experience. The principle and teachers have their own specific roles, but the overall responsibility for student welfare and activities typically falls under the dean's purview.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The principle is responsible for the overall administration of the university, not specifically for student welfare and activities.
Option B: Teachers are responsible for delivering academic instruction and may support student welfare, but they are not primarily assigned to organize student activities.
Option C: A member of the Union Council is not typically involved in the day-to-day welfare and activities of university students.
Option D: The dean is the correct choice as they are responsible for overseeing student welfare and organizing activities.

Mnemonic: D for Dean, D for Duties.

923. To which institute, all the libraries of the country will be connected via internet?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Pakistan's National LIbrary.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, PSC, Civil Services Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Pakistan National Library is the central repository and hub for all national library resources and services.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the role of other universities or libraries that also provide digital services.

Explanations: The Pakistan National Library is designated to serve as the central hub for all library resources in the country. It is responsible for coordinating and connecting all libraries via the internet, ensuring a unified and accessible network of information resources.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Allama Iqbal Open University is an open university and does not have the mandate to connect all libraries.
Option B: Punjab University is a regional university and does not have the national scope required for this task.
Option C: Pakistan's National Library is the correct choice as it is the central institution responsible for coordinating all national library resources.
Option D: Mobile Library is a service and not an institution that would be responsible for connecting all libraries.

Mnemonic: NATIONAL LIBRARY, NATIONAL HUB

924. According to the 8th Education Policy, how many books will be included in the course of first 3 classes?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) 2.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The 8th Education Policy specifies the number of books included in the course for the first three classes.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the number of books with the number of subjects or the total number of books across all three classes.

Explanations: According to the 8th Education Policy, only 2 books will be included in the course of the first 3 classes. This policy aims to simplify the curriculum and reduce the burden on students.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as the policy specifies 2 books, not 3.
Option B: Incorrect, as the policy specifies 2 books, not 4.
Option C: Incorrect, as the policy specifies 2 books, not 5.
Option D: Correct, as the policy specifies 2 books for the first 3 classes.

925. In the 8th Education Policy, what was highly denied as regards education?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Politics.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The 8th Education Policy emphasized the need to keep education free from political influence.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the policy's stance on politics with other aspects of educational management, such as administrative or financial policies.

Explanations: The 8th Education Policy highlighted the importance of maintaining the neutrality and integrity of the education system by avoiding political interference. This ensures that educational content and practices remain unbiased and focused on the holistic development of students.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Absentees are not a primary focus of the policy's stance on neutrality.
Option B: Holidays are not directly related to the policy's emphasis on maintaining educational integrity.
Option C: Disorder, while a concern, is not the primary focus of the policy's stance on neutrality.
Option D: Politics is the correct answer as the policy explicitly aims to keep education free from political influence.

926. The value set upon education in Islam is indicated by certain Hadith which reflect the..... ideals of Islam in its early days and represent the prevailing views for the first generations.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Education.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, GRE, IAS

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The value set upon education in Islam is reflected in Hadith that embody the educational ideals of Islam in its early days and represent the prevailing views for the first generations.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the ideals of education with religious or national ideals, leading to incorrect selection of options A or C.

Explanations: The Hadith in Islam emphasize the importance of seeking knowledge and education. This reflects the educational ideals of Islam, which were highly valued in the early days of Islam and continued to be important for subsequent generations. The Hadith provide guidance and encouragement for the pursuit of education, making the correct answer related to education.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Religious ideals are important in Islam, but the question specifically asks about the value set upon education, which is more directly related to educational ideals.
Option B: The Hadith reflect the educational ideals of Islam, making this the correct answer.
Option C: National ideals are not the focus of the Hadith related to education in Islam.
Option D: Institutional ideals are not the primary focus of the Hadith related to education in Islam.

927. It is regarded as a praiseworthy deed to educate a slave-girl than set her free and give her to.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Husband.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, IAS

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: In certain cultural and religious contexts, educating a slave-girl and then giving her in marriage is considered a praiseworthy deed. This practice is seen as a way to provide her with a stable future and a chance for a better life.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that setting a slave-girl free is the only praiseworthy action, without considering the cultural and religious contexts that value marriage and education.

Explanations: Educating a slave-girl and then giving her in marriage is viewed as a praiseworthy deed because it provides her with both education and a stable future. This practice is rooted in cultural and religious traditions that value marriage and education as means to improve the life of the individual.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Giving a slave-girl to her family may not provide her with the same level of stability and education as marriage.
Option B: Giving a slave-girl to an institute may not provide her with the same level of personal stability and future security as marriage.
Option C: Giving a slave-girl to her parents may not provide her with the same level of personal stability and future security as marriage.
Option D: Giving a slave-girl in marriage after educating her is considered a praiseworthy deed as it provides her with both education and a stable future.

Mnemonic: Educate, Marry, Secure

928. The Holy Prophet (PBUH)attached considerable importance to attaining knowledge maybe inferred from the conditions on which he released prisoners of war after his first victory at.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Badr.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Battle of Badr was the first major military victory for the Muslims under the leadership of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The conditions for releasing prisoners of war after this battle included the requirement that they should teach 10 Muslim children how to read and write, highlighting the importance of knowledge.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the significance of other battles or events in the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) with the Battle of Badr.

Explanations: The Battle of Badr was a pivotal event in early Islamic history. After the victory, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) set conditions for the release of prisoners of war, which included teaching 10 Muslim children how to read and write. This condition underscores the importance the Holy Prophet (PBUH) placed on education and knowledge. The other options (Mecca, Arafat, and Hudaibiya) do not have the same historical context or significance in terms of the conditions set for the release of prisoners of war.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Mecca is significant for the Hijra and the conquest of Mecca, but not for the specific conditions related to the release of prisoners of war.
Option B: Arafat is significant for the Hajj pilgrimage, but not for the conditions set for the release of prisoners of war.
Option C: Hudaibiya is known for the Treaty of Hudaibiya, but not for the conditions set for the release of prisoners of war.
Option D: Badr is the correct answer as it is the battle where the Holy Prophet (PBUH) set conditions for the release of prisoners of war, emphasizing the importance of knowledge.

Mnemonic: Badr = Battle, Books, and Release

929. The art of reading and writing which existed to a limited extent on Arabia before Islam increased, after the advent of Islam and especially with the expansion of.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Empire.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, GRE, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The expansion of the Islamic empire facilitated the spread and development of reading and writing in the regions it conquered.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly choose "Islam" or "Muslims" because they associate the spread of literacy with religious and cultural influence, but the expansion of the empire provided the infrastructure and context for this growth.

Explanations: The expansion of the Islamic empire led to the spread of Arabic as a lingua franca, which in turn facilitated the spread of literacy. As the empire expanded, it brought with it the need for administrative, legal, and religious texts, which required a literate population. This expansion created a demand for reading and writing skills, leading to an increase in literacy rates across the conquered territories.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Islam refers to the religion itself, which while influential, does not directly address the structural and administrative expansion that facilitated the spread of literacy.
Option B: Muslims are the followers of Islam, but the term does not capture the broader structural changes brought about by the expansion of the empire.
Option C: Empire refers to the political and administrative structure that expanded, bringing with it the need for a literate population to manage its territories.
Option D: Territories refers to the lands conquered, but does not encompass the administrative and cultural changes that occurred due to the expansion of the empire.

Mnemonic: Empire Expands, Literacy Grows

930. Elementary Education seems to have been thoroughly established in Islam by the early.....period.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Umayyad.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, GRE, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Elementary education in Islam was established during the Umayyad period, marking a significant development in Islamic educational history.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Umayyad period with earlier Islamic periods, such as the Quraish or early Islamic periods, where education was less formalized.

Explanations: The Umayyad period, which began in 661 CE, saw the establishment of formal educational institutions and the spread of literacy. This period is recognized for its significant contributions to the development of Islamic education, including the establishment of schools and the promotion of learning. The Quraish and early Islamic periods, while important, did not have the same level of formal educational structures.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Quraish period refers to the time before the establishment of the Islamic state and does not represent a period of formalized elementary education.
Option B: The term "Primitive" is not specific to a historical period and does not accurately describe the establishment of formal education in Islam.
Option C: The early Islamic period, while foundational, did not see the formal establishment of elementary education as it did during the Umayyad period.
Option D: The Umayyad period is correctly identified as the time when elementary education was thoroughly established in Islam.

Mnemonic: U for Umayyad, U for Universal education

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6 thoughts on “MCQs of Education - Set 93”

Amina Khatun January 1, 2020
Dada,apnar EI practice set tar Kno jobab nei….vison helpful 🙏🙏
JITENDRA KUMAR SETHI April 23, 2020
Better question
vijay April 26, 2020
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Aliza Ali December 14, 2020
I don,t agree with mcq no.759🤨
KISHOR RAMDHAN GHUNAWAT April 26, 2021
Nice sir Thanks for.
Syed Zaheer Abbas September 2, 2021
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