Question

Which of the following council plans school education, book publication and management?
1. National Research Institution
2. National Council of Educational Research and Training
3. University Grants Commission
4. Indian Technological Council

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : National Council of Educational Research and Training

The correct answer National Council of Educational Research and Training.

• The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization of the Government of India which was established in 1961 as a literary, scientific, and charitable Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• It aims at reforming the school education system through research, training, policy formulation, and curriculum development.
• Its headquarters is in New Delhi.

• University Grants Commission (UGC) was established in 1953.
  • It comes under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) with its head office located in New Delhi.
  • UGC is responsible for coordinating, determining, and maintaining standards of higher education.
  • The University Grants Commission provides recognition to universities in India and disburses funds to such recognized universities and colleges.