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In the 1980s and early 1990s, the performance of Ladakhi students in the state matriculation examination was as low as
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
In the 1980s and early 1990s, the performance of Ladakhi children in the State Matriculation Examination was as low as 5%. It was also a result of the prescribed modes of education.
52
As per Economic Survey 2017, the Crude Birth Rate of Jammu and Kashmir is (during 2016)
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Crude Birth Rate (CBR) of the UT is 15.7 births per 1000 population, which is also lower than the national level i.e. 21.8.
53
As per Economic Survey 2017, the Infant Mortality Rate of Jammu and Kashmir is
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of Jammu and Kashmir is 24 per 1000 live births, which is lower than the national level i.e. 34.
54
What is the Life Expectancy Rate of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Life Expectancy at birth in the UT is 72.6 years, which is higher than the national level i.e. 67.9 years. The life expectancy for females and males stands at 74.9 years and 70.9 years, respectively. It is also higher than the national level i.e. 69.6 years for females and 66.4 years for males.
55
Tyndale Biscoe School was founded by British Missionary in ............... .
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Answer: Option A
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Christian missionaries founded a school in 1880. It was founded by revered J. Hinton Knowles in the premises of missionary hospital in Srinagar. It was the first western and modern boys school. In 1891, the school was named as Tyndale Biscoe School after its British Missionary Principal Canon Cecil Tyndale Biscoe. The school was affiliated with Church Mission Society.
56
Jammu and Kashmir Education Board was established in the year
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The school education in Jammu and Kashmir is maintained by the Jammu and Kashmir Education Board which was established in the year 1970.
57
JKBOSE was established in which year?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
JKBOSE was established in August, 1975, under the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education Act, 1975. It is an autonomous body which works under the administration of the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
58
'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme was launched in which year?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme was launched in January, 2015 by the then Prime Minister of India.
59
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana came in the year
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana is a maternity benefit programme. It was introduced in the year 2010 and is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.
60
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan came into existence in which year?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan was launched by the Central Government in November, 2016.