Punjab - Study Mode

[#316] Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was started in 2000 - 2001 to universalise elementary education by community-ownership of the school system. It is a response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country with the funding pattern of 75 : 25 between the Centre and the State Government. The various activities under this programme include provision of additional classrooms, construction of toilets, provision of uniform and textbooks, maintenance grants, school grants, etc.

[#317] Consider the following about the literacy rate of districts of Punjab 1. The total literacy rate of Amritsar is higher than the district of Faridkot. 2. The female literacy rate is more than the male literacy rate of the district of Ludhiana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(A) Only 1

[#318] Consider the following about Punjab Aids Control Society. 1. It was registered in 1998 for implementing National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). 2. NACP is a 100% centrally sponsored project. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: Punjab State AIDS Control Society was registered in 1998 for implementing National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). NACP is a 100% centrally sponsored project. PSACS started functioning in 1999. Principal Secretary of Health is the Chairman of the Society and Secretary of Health has been designated as Project Director of the society.

[#319] The term Khalsa was first appeared in the hukanamas (rule) of
Correct Answer

(A) Guru Har Gobind Ji

Explanation

Solution: The term "Khalsa" first appeared in the hukamnamas (rules) of Guru Har Gobind Ji . The Guru introduced the concept of Khalsa, which is the collective body of initiated Sikhs, and laid down the principles for it. This significant development in Sikh history is attributed to Guru Har Gobind Ji's leadership.

[#320] During which Guru, Akbar attended Guru Ka Langar?
Correct Answer

(C) Guru Amar Das Ji