66 RAS Prelims MCQs on education in Rajasthan use the 2011 Census literacy figures and cover school and higher education, the National Education Policy 2020 and State schemes. District literacy rankings, the Padhna Likhna Abhiyan, the 5+3+3+4 structure and the Mahatma Gandhi English medium schools are asked as facts.
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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Education in Rajasthan
Q61. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Government of Rajasthan has significantly expanded the medical education infrastructure by planning to open a government medical college in every district. Reason (R): The expansion aims to address the shortage of medical professionals and improve the tertiary healthcare delivery system across the state.
Explanation
The Rajasthan government is expanding medical education by establishing a government medical college in every district. This ambitious plan is designed to address the shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the state’s tertiary healthcare delivery system.
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Q62. Consider the following statements regarding the challenges in Rajasthan’s school education system: I. Persistent teacher vacancies in remote and desert areas II. Disparity in learning outcomes between rural and urban students III. 100 percent transition rate of students from secondary to higher secondary levels IV. Inadequate digital infrastructure in schools for modern learning Which combination of statements accurately reflects the challenges?
Explanation
Rajasthan’s school system faces several challenges, including teacher vacancies in remote areas and disparities in learning outcomes between rural and urban students. Additionally, inadequate digital infrastructure remains a hurdle for modern learning. However, the state does not have a hundred percent transition rate from secondary to higher secondary levels. Thus, only the first, second, and fourth statements accurately reflect these challenges.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Education in Rajasthan
Q63. Match the educational hubs in Rajasthan in List I with their defining academic characteristic in List II. List I: (Educational Hub) A. Kota B. Pilani C. Jodhpur D. Jaipur List II: (Characteristic) i. Hosts premier national institutes like IIT, NLU, and AIIMS ii. Hub for competitive entrance exam coaching iii. Recognized for an Institute of Eminence offering premier engineering and science education iv. Largest concentration of state-run and private universities
Explanation
Rajasthan’s cities serve as distinct educational hubs. Kota is globally famous for competitive entrance coaching, while Pilani hosts the prestigious BITS, an Institute of Eminence. Jodhpur is home to premier national institutes like IIT and AIIMS. Jaipur, the state capital, contains the highest concentration of both state-run and private universities. This specialization allows each city to contribute uniquely to Rajasthan’s education.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Education in Rajasthan
Q64. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the guidelines issued by the Rajasthan Government to regulate coaching institutes in Kota.
Explanation
The Rajasthan government’s guidelines for Kota’s coaching institutes aim to reduce student stress through mandatory aptitude tests, prohibited Sunday classes, and regular psychological counseling. These measures promote a healthier academic environment. However, the guidelines do not require institutes to guarantee admission into elite colleges. Such a guarantee would be unrealistic and is not a part of the official regulatory framework for coaching.
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Q65. Which corporate entity partnered with the Department of Education, Rajasthan, to launch the ‘E-Kaksha’ initiative to deliver free digital education?
Explanation
The E-Kaksha initiative is a successful partnership between the Rajasthan Education Department and Cairn Oil and Gas, a part of the Vedanta group. This collaboration provides free, high-quality digital video lessons for students in classes one to twelve via YouTube. By leveraging corporate social responsibility, the state has significantly expanded the reach of digital educational content to students across Rajasthan.
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Q66. What was the cause and effect of utilizing ‘Shiksha Vani’ during the COVID-19 pandemic in Rajasthan?
Explanation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital gaps in rural Rajasthan made it difficult for many students to access online content. To ensure continued learning, the state utilized Shiksha Vani to broadcast educational programs via radio. This approach was effective because radio sets were more accessible than smartphones or high-speed internet in remote areas, successfully bridging the technological divide during the crisis.
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(b) I, II, and IV only
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(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
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(d) They require coaching institutes to guarantee admission into elite colleges for every student.
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(a) Cairn Oil & Gas (Vedanta)
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(c) Rural digital gaps led to radio broadcasts to ensure continued student learning.
Key facts from Education in Rajasthan
The overall literacy rate of Rajasthan in the 2011 Census was 66.11 per cent.
Jalore recorded the lowest overall literacy in 2011; Kota has the highest female literacy rate.
The decreasing order of overall literacy is Kota, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu and Sikar.
Rajasthan Technical University is the State university for technical education.
The Padhna Likhna Abhiyan targets non-literates aged 15 years and above.
The NEP 2020 replaces the 10+2 structure with 5+3+3+4; the Mahatma Gandhi Government English Medium Schools Scheme converts selected Hindi medium schools.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Education in Rajasthan?
This page has 66 practice MCQs on Education in Rajasthan (Rajasthan Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in the 2011 Census?
66.11 per cent. Literacy was higher among men than women, and Kota had the highest female literacy rate, while Jalore recorded the lowest overall literacy among districts, and the gap between male and female literacy remains wide.
What school structure does NEP 2020 propose?
5+3+3+4, replacing the 10+2 structure. It has a foundational stage of five years, a preparatory stage of three, a middle stage of three and a secondary stage of four.
Who is targeted by the Padhna Likhna Abhiyan?
Non-literate adults aged 15 years and above. The campaign aims to make them literate through basic reading, writing and numeracy classes, usually run in the evenings or in community centres.
