RTE Act and Education Quiz

The RTE Act provides free and compulsory education to children aged:

• 5–10 years

• 6–14 years

• 7–16 years

• 6–12 years

Under RTE, how much reservation is mandated for disadvantaged children in private schools?

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

• 5%

Which of the following is prohibited under the RTE Act?

• Parent involvement

• Capitation fee and screening tests

• Special training for dropouts

• Government funding

The RTE Act mandates that children be admitted to:

• Lower grades

• Classes of their age group

• Special schools

• Distance education only

The RTE Act applies to:

• Government schools only

• Private schools only

• Neighborhood schools

• Elite residential schools

What does Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act specify?

• Monitoring system

• Teacher training

• 25% reservation in private schools

• National curriculum

Which practice is banned under the RTE Act in schools?

• Physical punishment and mental harassment

• Peer tutoring

• Mid-day meals

• Parent-teacher meetings

Who monitors the implementation of RTE?

• NITI Aayog

• NCPCR

• CBSE

• UGC

What type of training is provided for out-of-school children under the RTE Act?

• Military training

• Life skills training

• Bridge courses/special training

• Sports training

The RTE Act was enacted in:

• 2010

• 2009

• 2005

• 2008