An autonomous organization which emphasizes planning management and capacity building in educational policy through research training consultancy and dissemination The philosophical thought which postulates that all objects in the physical universe are reducible to a finite number of atoms Kerala SET Exam General Paper Preparation Daily PYQ Practice 174

1)   An autonomous organization which emphasizes planning, management and capacity building in educational policy through research, training, consultancy and dissemination:

A) NUEPA

B) NCERT

C) NCTE

D) NAAC

The National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), formerly known as NIEPA, is an autonomous organization established by the Government of India that focuses on planning, management, and capacity building in educational policy. NUEPA achieves this through its core mandates: conducting research, offering training and consultancy services, and disseminating knowledge in the field of educational planning and administration. It trains educational policymakers and administrators, coordinates research projects, organizes seminars, and acts as a clearinghouse for ideas and information related to educational management.​

NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training): Deals with curriculum design and teacher education for school-level education.

NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education): Regulates teacher education institutions and courses.

NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council): Assesses and accredits institutions of higher education.

Ans)  A) NUEPA

2)  The philosophical thought which postulates that all objects in the physical universe are reducible to a finite number of atoms?

A) Nyaya

B) Samkhya

C) Vedanta

D) Vaisheshika

The Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, founded by sage Kanada, is renowned for its atomic theory (atomism). Vaisheshika postulates that all objects in the physical universe are ultimately composed of eternal, indivisible, and indestructible atoms (paramanu/anus). These atoms combine in various ways to form the material world, and during dissolution, all objects reduce back to their atomic constituents.​Nyaya is primarily about logic and epistemology, not atomism.

Samkhya presents a dualistic philosophy of Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter), without an atomic doctrine.

Vedanta is oriented toward metaphysics and spiritual concepts, not material atomism.

Ans)  D) Vaisheshika