ECONOMICS
HUMAN CAPITAL
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Question
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National Council of Education Research and Training
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National Centre of Education Research and Training
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organisation set up in 1961 by the Government of India to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
Detailed explanation-2: -The major objectives of NCERT and its constituent units are to: undertake, promote and coordinate research in areas related to school education; prepare and publish model textbooks, supplementary material, newsletters, journals and develops educational kits, multimedia digital materials, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The full form of NCERT and CBSE is the National Council of Education Research and Training, and the Central Board of Secondary Education, respectively.
Detailed explanation-4: -The establishment of NCERT in 1961 was a major step taken for the development of school education which involves teacher education also. Amongst the significant contribution of NCERT are: Revamping of Elementary and Secondary Teacher education curriculum. Reorganizing of student teaching and evaluation.