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Identify the correct set of key mandate areas of the National Knowledge Commission

A. Access

B. Concepts

C. Delivery

D. Applications

E. Services

Choose the correct  answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is

A, B, D and E only

Understanding National Knowledge Commission Mandates

The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) was a high-level advisory body in India, established to advise the Prime Minister on policies related to institutions, infrastructure, and capacity building in the field of knowledge. Its primary objective was to transform India into a dynamic knowledge-based society.

The NKC identified several key areas or "mandates" crucial for this transformation. While commonly referred to by five 'C's (Access, Concepts, Creation, Applications, and Services), the options provided in the question slightly differ, listing 'Delivery' instead of 'Creation'. Let's examine the options given:

  • A. Access
  • B. Concepts
  • C. Delivery
  • D. Applications
  • E. Services

The question asks to identify the correct set of key mandate areas from this list based on the provided options.

Based on the correct answer option provided, the correct set of mandate areas is A, B, D, and E. This means the identified key mandates are Access, Concepts, Applications, and Services from the given list.

Let's briefly look at these identified mandates:

  • Access: This mandate focused on expanding access to knowledge, particularly through education, libraries, and language translation.
  • Concepts: This involved generating new ideas and thinking creatively about various issues, especially in education and governance.
  • Applications: This area emphasized applying knowledge for practical purposes, innovation, and improving various sectors like agriculture, industry, and healthcare.
  • Services: This covered the use of knowledge and technology to improve public services and governance, leveraging IT for service delivery.

Option C, 'Delivery', is not included in the correct set as per the provided answer key, differentiating it from the commonly known 'Creation' mandate which focused on promoting innovation and research.

Therefore, identifying the correct set from the given options requires selecting Access (A), Concepts (B), Applications (D), and Services (E).

Revision Table: National Knowledge Commission Mandates

Option Area Included in Correct Set (A, B, D, E)
A Access Yes
B Concepts Yes
C Delivery No
D Applications Yes
E Services Yes

Additional Information on National Knowledge Commission

The National Knowledge Commission was constituted in 2005 under the chairmanship of Mr. Sam Pitroda. Its primary aim was to prepare a blueprint for leveraging knowledge to improve India's competitiveness in the global economy and enhance the quality of life for its citizens. The NKC submitted several reports with recommendations across various sectors, including education, e-governance, intellectual property rights, and innovation. The focus on Access, Concepts, Applications, and Services reflects the commission's holistic approach to building a knowledge society, addressing how knowledge is generated, shared, applied, and used to benefit the public.

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Important Questions from Evolution in Post Independence India

  1. Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education calculated as:

  2. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :

    Assertion (A) : There are regional variations in the quality of education provided by the institutions of higher education.

    Reasons (R) :  Institutions of higher education cannot be compared as they cater to the needs of different social groups of students.

    In the Light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  3. Arrange the following in chronological order of their occurrence

    A. Hartog Commission

    B. Sadler Commission

    C. Macaulay's Minutes

    D. Sargent plan

    E. Wood's Despatch

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  4. Given below are two statements

    Statement I: The Wood's Despatch recognised for the first time that the government should give frank and cordial support to female education and take effective measures for its expansion

    Statement II: Girl candidates were allowed to appear in the matriculation examination for the first time by Calcutta University.

    In light of the above statements, choose the  most appropriate  answer from the options given below

  5. The country which has the highest number of higher education institutions is:

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