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Chapter-2 Non-Formal Education Class-12

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Here You will get all MCQ based questions answer related to Chapter-2 Non-Formal Education as per New Education Policy 2020 for examination 2026.

1. Which is a key feature of non-formal education?

A. It leads to academic degrees

B. It is always full-time

C. It is flexible and learner-centred

D. It has strict examination rules

Ans: Option C. It is flexible and learner-centred

2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of non-formal education?

A. It is time-bounded and fixed

B. It is often voluntary

C. It is outside the realm of formal education

D. It is need based and goal-directed education

Ans:  Option A. It is time-bounded and fixed.

3. Which of the following is/are characteristics of non-formal education?

A. It is a cost-effective system of education

B. It has flexible point of entry and exit

C. It is a life-long system of education

D. All options are correct

Ans: Option D. All options are correct.

4. Which of the following is/are characteristics of non-formal education?

A. Flexible

B. Cost effective

C. Need based

D. All of the above

Ans: Option D. All of the above

5. Non-formal education can help to improve which of the following?

A. Exams score only

B. Only job placement

C. Literacy, livelihood, and community development

D. Productive skill only

Ans: Option C. Literacy, livelihood, and community development.

6. Which one is an example of non-formal education?

A. School

B. Family

C. Distance education

D. Playground

Ans: Option C. Distance education.

7. Non-formal education programs are mainly designed for-

A. Late bloomers

B. Socially, economically deprived classes

C. Neo-literates, women working and, school dropouts, adult and marginalised groups.

D. All of the above

Ans: Option D. All of the above

8. Non-formal education is most suitable for-

A. Only primary school children

B. Adult and school dropout

C. University students

D. Kindergarten students

Ans: Option B. Adult and school dropout.

Correspondence Education

9. Correspondence education is also known as _________.

A. Open School

B. Open education

C. Distance education

D. Classroom based education

Ans: Option C. Distance education.

10 The correspondence education was first introduced by-

A. Hens Hermod

B. Issac Pitman

C. Holmberg

D. Wedemeyer

Ans: Option B. Issac Pitman

11. Issac Pitman was first introduced the correspondence education in-

A. 1740

B. 1814

C. 1840

D. 1940

Ans: Option C. 1840

12. In 1840, Issac Pitman was first introduced the correspondence education in:

A. USA

B. German

C. England

D. Australia

Ans: Option C. England

13. Which organization pioneered correspondence education in India?

A. IGNOU

B. UGC

C. AICTE

D. NCERT

Ans: Option A. IGNOU

14. The primary mode of communication in correspondence education is-

A. Face-to-face

B. Group discussions

C. Printed or digital learning materials by post or email

D. Online video calls

Ans: Option C. Printed or digital learning materials by post or email.

15. Which of the following technologies has improved correspondence education significantly?

A. Overhead projector

B. Blackboards

C. Internet and digital platforms

D. Chalk and duster

Ans: Option C. Internet and digital platforms.

16. What is the main feature of correspondence education?

A. Face-to-face classroom interaction

B. Daily classroom attendance

C. Learning through printed materials sent by postal system

D. Online classes only

Ans: Option C. Learning through printed materials sent by postal system.

17. Who can benefit the most form of correspondence education?

A. Only teachers

B. Regular college goers

C. Full-time students

D. Working professional and remote areas.

Ans: Option D. Working professional and remote areas.

18. Which one of the following is a mode of communication in modern correspondence education?

A. Satellite communication

B. Printed material only

C. Oral exams only

D. Personal interview

Ans: Option A. Satellite communication

21. In which century did correspondence education begin?

A. 16th century

B. 18th century

C. 19th century

D. 21th century

Ans: Option C. 19th century

22. What is the role of a study centre in correspondence education?

A. Conducting practical examinations only

B. Offering academic support and counselling

C. Organizing sports activities

D. Providing daily classes

Ans: Option B. Offering academic support and counselling.

23.Which of the following is a key advantages of correspondence education?

A. High cost

B. Fixed schedule

C. Flexibility of time and place

D. Requires physical attendance

Ans: Option C. Flexibility of time and place.

24. Which is not a common method used in correspondence education only?

A. Printed study materials

B. Television and radio lectures

C. Face-to-face classroom teaching

D. Online discussion forums

Ans: Option C. Face-to-face classroom teaching

25. The ‘open learning’ in correspondence education refers to:

A. Compulsory classroom attendance

B. Restricted admission policies

C. Flexible admission and study schedule

D. Expensive fee structure

Ans: Option C. Flexible admission and study schedule.

26. One limitation of correspondence education is:

A. High student engagement

B. No examinations

C. Lack of real time interaction

D. Lack of study materials

Ans: Option C. Lack of real time interaction

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