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RTE Act 2009 MCQ with Answers

15 questionswith explanationsfor RPSC School Lecturer (Special Education)

Questions

Q1

The RTE Act 2009 provides free and compulsory education to children of which age group?

  1. (1)3 to 14 years
  2. (2)6 to 14 years
  3. (3)6 to 16 years
  4. (4)5 to 15 years

Answer: (2) 6 to 14 years

Explanation

Section 3 gives every child aged 6 to 14 years the right to free and compulsory elementary education.

Q2

The RTE Act 2009 came into force on:

  1. (1)26 August 2009
  2. (2)1 January 2010
  3. (3)1 April 2010
  4. (4)15 August 2010

Answer: (3) 1 April 2010

Explanation

The Act received assent in August 2009 and came into force on 1 April 2010.

Q3

The RTE Act 2009 gives effect to which Article of the Constitution?

  1. (1)Article 21A
  2. (2)Article 45
  3. (3)Article 51A(k)
  4. (4)Article 24

Answer: (1) Article 21A

Explanation

Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002), makes education for 6–14 year olds a fundamental right; the RTE Act implements it.

Q4

Under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act, unaided private schools must reserve what percentage of entry-class seats for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups?

  1. (1)10%
  2. (2)15%
  3. (3)20%
  4. (4)25%

Answer: (4) 25%

Explanation

Section 12(1)(c) requires at least 25% of the entry-class strength for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.

Q5

As per the Schedule of the RTE Act, what is the pupil-teacher ratio norm for upper primary classes (6 to 8)?

  1. (1)30:1
  2. (2)35:1
  3. (3)40:1
  4. (4)45:1

Answer: (2) 35:1

Explanation

The Schedule to the RTE Act requires at least one teacher for every 35 children in upper primary classes (6 to 8). For primary classes it prescribes teacher numbers by enrolment slabs instead.

Q6

Which section of the RTE Act 2009 provides for the School Management Committee (SMC)?

  1. (1)Section 21
  2. (2)Section 19
  3. (3)Section 23
  4. (4)Section 29

Answer: (1) Section 21

Explanation

Section 21 requires every school other than unaided private schools to constitute a School Management Committee.

Q7

Which section of the RTE Act prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children?

  1. (1)Section 12
  2. (2)Section 14
  3. (3)Section 17
  4. (4)Section 28

Answer: (3) Section 17

Explanation

Section 17 prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment; Section 28 prohibits private tuition by teachers.

Q8

Under Section 31 of the RTE Act, which national body monitors the child's right to education?

  1. (1)NCERT
  2. (2)NCTE
  3. (3)NUEPA
  4. (4)NCPCR

Answer: (4) NCPCR

Explanation

Section 31 entrusts the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (and State Commissions) with monitoring the right to education.

Q9

How many sections does the RTE Act 2009 contain?

  1. (1)25
  2. (2)38
  3. (3)45
  4. (4)52

Answer: (2) 38

Explanation

The RTE Act 2009 has 38 sections divided into 7 chapters, plus a Schedule.

Q10

Under Section 21 of the RTE Act, what minimum proportion of School Management Committee members must be parents or guardians?

  1. (1)One-half
  2. (2)Two-thirds
  3. (3)Three-fourths
  4. (4)One-third

Answer: (3) Three-fourths

Explanation

Section 21 requires at least three-fourths of SMC members to be parents or guardians, with 50% of members being women.

Q11

Which section of the RTE Act prohibits capitation fees and screening procedures for admission?

  1. (1)Section 12
  2. (2)Section 13
  3. (3)Section 16
  4. (4)Section 18

Answer: (2) Section 13

Explanation

Section 13 bars schools from collecting capitation fees and subjecting children or parents to screening procedures.

Q12

As per the Schedule of the RTE Act, the minimum number of working days in an academic year for upper primary classes is:

  1. (1)180 days
  2. (2)200 days
  3. (3)220 days
  4. (4)240 days

Answer: (3) 220 days

Explanation

The Schedule prescribes 220 working days (1000 instructional hours) for upper primary and 200 days (800 hours) for primary.

Q13

Under Section 27 of the RTE Act 2009, a teacher may NOT be deployed for which of the following?

  1. (1)Decennial population census
  2. (2)Disaster relief duties
  3. (3)Household survey for a welfare scheme
  4. (4)Duties related to State Legislature elections

Answer: (3) Household survey for a welfare scheme

Explanation

Section 27 bars non-educational duties except the decennial census, disaster relief and elections to the local authority, State Legislature or Parliament.

Q14

A 10-year-old child who has never been enrolled in any school seeks admission. Under Section 4 of the RTE Act 2009, the child shall:

  1. (1)Be admitted to a class appropriate to his age and receive special training
  2. (2)Be admitted to Class 1 and promoted only after an annual test
  3. (3)Be sent to a bridge course outside school until he turns 14
  4. (4)Be admitted only after clearing a test of his present learning level

Answer: (1) Be admitted to a class appropriate to his age and receive special training

Explanation

Section 4 requires age-appropriate admission with special training to reach peers, and free education continues even beyond 14 until elementary education is complete.

Q15

Consider the following statements about Section 16 of the RTE Act as amended in 2019: 1. There shall be a regular examination in Class 5 and Class 8 at the end of every academic year. 2. A child who fails shall get additional instruction and a re-examination within two months of the result. 3. A child who fails the re-examination may be expelled from school. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (1)1 and 2 only
  2. (2)2 and 3 only
  3. (3)1 and 3 only
  4. (4)1, 2 and 3

Answer: (1) 1 and 2 only

Explanation

The 2019 amendment allows holding back in Class 5 or 8 after a failed re-exam, but no child can be expelled till elementary education is complete.