Question

Identify correct statements.
A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in 2006
B. Rashtriya Madhymik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in 2009.
C. Rastriya Uchtar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) was launched in 2009.
D. Right to Education (RTE) Act was passed in 2009.
E. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was launched in 1998.

• A. A & B Only
• B. B & C Only
• C. B & D Only
• D. D & E Only

Hint:

RMSA and RTE are the "Twin Policies of 2009." Remembering them together helps avoid date confusion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: This question requires precise factual knowledge of educational policy timelines in India.

Step 1: Fact-Checking the Statements.

• A. SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan): Launched in 2001 (during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government), not 2006.
• B. RMSA (Rashtriya Madhymik Shiksha Abhiyan): Correctly launched in 2009 to universalize secondary education.
• C. RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan): Launched in 2013, not 2009.
• D. RTE (Right to Education) Act: Correctly passed by the Parliament in 2009 (it came into effect on April 1, 2010).
• E. NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education): Became a statutory body in 1995 under the NCTE Act, 1993, not 1998.

Step 2: Conclusion.
Only statements B and D are factually accurate.