UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers

Question 1

As per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, which one of the following categories of higher educational institutions is the largest in number in India?

Accepted Answer

Colleges

Answer

Universities and university-level institutions

Answer

Standalone institutions

Answer

Institutions of National Importance

Question 2

In higher education statistics such as AISHE, the term 'Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)' refers to which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

The number of enrolled students per teacher in an institution

Answer

The proportion of the eligible age group that is enrolled

Answer

The ratio of teaching staff to non-teaching staff

Answer

The ratio of female to male enrolled students

Question 3

Under UGC norms, clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) is primarily a requirement for appointment to which one of the following posts?

Accepted Answer

Assistant Professor

Answer

Associate Professor

Answer

Professor

Answer

Vice-Chancellor

Question 4

With reference to UGC norms on faculty appointment and departmental structure, consider the following statements:
1. A Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks is the minimum qualification for direct recruitment as an Assistant Professor.
2. Clearing the NET/SET (or holding a Ph.D.) is an eligibility condition for appointment as an Assistant Professor.
3. UGC norms prescribe a departmental cadre ratio of one Professor to two Associate Professors and four Assistant Professors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Question 5

The implementation of NEP 2020 higher education targets, including the Gross Enrolment Ratio goal, is steered at the Union level by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Answer

Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education

Answer

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer

All India Council for Technical Education

Question 6

As per NEP 2020, the flagship target for the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, including vocational education, to be achieved by 2035 is:

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

40%

Answer

45%

Answer

60%

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers

Q1. As per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, which one of the following categories of higher educational institutions is the largest in number in India?

Q2. In higher education statistics such as AISHE, the term 'Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)' refers to which one of the following?

Q3. Under UGC norms, clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) is primarily a requirement for appointment to which one of the following posts?

Q5. The implementation of NEP 2020 higher education targets, including the Gross Enrolment Ratio goal, is steered at the Union level by which one of the following?

Q6. As per NEP 2020, the flagship target for the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, including vocational education, to be achieved by 2035 is: