NSN Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi’s concepts of education and crafts

1. Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialisation (MGIRI) comes under which ministry?
1. MSME2. MOHUA3. MoE4. MoRD

2. Which institution provides training courses in Khadi design?
1. Khadi Design Academy2. Green Khadi Designs3. National Khadi Training Center4. Cottage Industries Academy

3. In which conference was Nai Talim (New Education) introduced?
1. Lucknow Conference 19402. Nagpur Conference 19423. Wardha Conference 19374. Delhi Conference 1939

4. When was SUPW (Socially Useful Productive Work) based on Gandhian educational principles introduced in schools?
1. 19552. 19723. 19854. 1978

5. Identify the three key recommendations in NEP 2020 based on Gandhian principles of education (Select all correct answers)
a) Mother tongue as a medium of instruction in early schoolingb) Local flavour in the curriculumc) Emphasis on engineering and medical educationd) Mainstreaming of vocational educatione) Compulsory scholarship for high school

6. What is the primary purpose of the "10 bagless days" concept recommended in NEP 2020?
1. Reducing school workload2. Promoting outdoor sports3. Encouraging internship with local industry/craft persons4. Enhancing creativity through art and music

7. Which ministry oversees the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, aiming to enhance rural India's resilience through higher education initiatives?
1. Ministry of Rural Development2. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare3. Ministry of Education4. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

8. Where is the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design located?
1. Udaipur2. Jaipur3. Chennai4. Mumbai

9. Gandhi’s holistic education concept emphasises early exposure to vocational education.
YesNo

10. Have you tried to implement Gandhian principles in your school or college, and if so, what has been your experience? (Kindly share your views in 100 to 200 words along with your name, designation, email id.)

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