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KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Indira Miri School of Education
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Masters of Arts (EDUCATION)
COURSE: HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA
PG ED S2-01 (DSC 01)

A. Answer the following questions (each around 300 to 500 words) 10×3=30
Total Marks: 50
A. Answer the following questions (each around 300 to 500 words) 10×3=30
Q1. Describe the nature of the pupil-teacher relationship in the ancient Indian education system. How does it compare with the relationship in the present-day education system?
Q2. Explain the main features of Mahatma Gandhi’s Basic Education (Nai Talim) scheme. What were the key factors that led to its limited success or eventual failure?
Q3. Discuss the objectives and major initiatives of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in promoting the universalisation of elementary education in India. How far has it been successful in achieving its goals?
B. Answer the following question (around 300 – 500 words) 10×1=10
(Related to Environment)
Q1. Explain the importance of environmental protection in today’s world. What steps can individuals and communities take to promote a cleaner and healthier environment?
C. Answer the following question (around 300-500 words) 10X1=10
(In lieu of the MCQ)
Q1. Describe the role of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), the first state open university of Assam, in the development and expansion of distance education in the region. Highlight its key contributions, initiatives, and impact on higher education accessibility.