1. When was the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education established?
A. 1955
B. 1965
C. 1975
D. 1985
Answer: B. 1965
2. Which body is responsible for conducting the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) examinations in Maharashtra?
A. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
B. Maharashtra State Education Department
C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
D. Maharashtra State Examination Council
Answer: A. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
3. What is the primary function of the Maharashtra State Board in the context of secondary education?
A. Conducting university examinations
B. Regulating and supervising the education system in the state
C. Accrediting schools
D. Providing vocational training
Answer: B. Regulating and supervising the education system in the state
4. Which class level does the HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board pertain to?
A. 8th standard
B. 10th standard
C. 12th standard
D. College level
Answer: C. 12th standard
5. What is the role of the Maharashtra State Board in curriculum development?
A. Designing national curriculum frameworks
B. Developing textbooks for schools
C. Conducting research studies on education
D. Evaluating teacher performance
Answer: B. Developing textbooks for schools
6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Maharashtra State Board?
A. Granting recognition to schools
B. Prescribing textbooks and instructional materials
C. Conducting competitive exams for civil services
D. Organizing teacher training programs
Answer: C. Conducting competitive exams for civil services
7. The Maharashtra State Board is responsible for implementing which language as the medium of instruction in schools?
A. Hindi
B. Marathi
C. English
D. Sanskrit
Answer: B. Marathi
8. Which committee is responsible for advising the Maharashtra State Board on matters related to curriculum development and educational policies?
A. Kothari Commission
B. Radhakrishnan Committee
C. Shikshan Mandal
D. Balbharati Committee
Answer: D. Balbharati Committee
9. The Maharashtra State Board issues certificates to students who pass the SSC and HSC examinations. What are these certificates called?
A. Achievement Certificates
B. Merit Certificates
C. Mark Sheets
D. Passing Certificates
Answer: D. Passing Certificates
10. In addition to school-level examinations, what other responsibilities does the Maharashtra State Board have in the higher education sector?
A. Conducting entrance exams for medical and engineering courses
B. Accrediting colleges and universities
C. Publishing research journals
D. Providing scholarships to students
Answer: B. Accrediting colleges and universities
11. What is the primary function of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE)?
A. Healthcare regulation
B. Agricultural development
C. Educational administration and supervision
D. Environmental protection
Answer: C. Educational administration and supervision
12. Which of the following levels of education does the MSBSHSE primarily oversee?
A. Primary Education
B. Higher Education
C. Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
D. Technical Education
Answer: C. Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
13. In which year was the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education established?
A. 1950
B. 1965
C. 1975
D. 1980
Answer: B. 1965
14. What is the statutory body that governs the MSBSHSE and its functions?
A. Indian Parliament
B. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
D. Maharashtra State Legislature
Answer: D. Maharashtra State Legislature
15. The MSBSHSE conducts examinations for which classes/standards?
A. Classes 1 to 8
B. Classes 9 to 12
C. Classes 6 to 10
D. Classes 11 and 12
Answer: B. Classes 9 to 12
16. Which committee recommended the establishment of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education?
A. Kothari Commission
B. Mudaliar Commission
C. Shikshan Mandal Committee
D. Kulkarni Committee
Answer: D. Kulkarni Committee
17. What is the primary language of instruction for the MSBSHSE affiliated schools?
A. Hindi
B. Marathi
C. English
D. Gujarati
Answer: B. Marathi
18. The MSBSHSE is responsible for formulating the syllabus and curriculum for which classes?
A. Primary classes
B. Secondary and Higher Secondary classes
C. Technical education classes
D. All of the above
Answer: B. Secondary and Higher Secondary classes
19. Which of the following examinations is NOT conducted by the MSBSHSE?
A. Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination
B. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination
C. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
D. Diploma in Education (D.Ed) Examination
Answer: C. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
20. The MSBSHSE is headquartered in which city of Maharashtra?
A. Pune
B. Mumbai
C. Nagpur
D. Aurangabad
Answer: A. Pune
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