MCQs
What characterized Pakistan's educational landscape immediately after gaining independence in 1947?
a) A unified national curriculum
b) British colonial and religious curricula
c) Extensive foreign aid
d) A well-established education system
Explanation: Pakistan inherited a diverse educational landscape that included British colonial, religious, and regional curricula after gaining independence in 1947.
In 1976, which Act of Parliament authorized the Ministry of Education to take an active role in curriculum planning?
a) Education Reform Act
b) Curriculum Act
c) 1976 Education Act
d) Parliament Act
Explanation: The 1976 Education Act authorized the Ministry of Education to play a more active role in curriculum planning.
What is the main responsibility of the National Bureau of Curriculum and Textbooks (NBCT) in Pakistan?
a) Conducting examinations
b) Overseeing the development of curricula
c) Building schools and development of curricula
d) Providing teacher training
Explanation: The NBCT is responsible for overseeing the development and approval of curricula and textbooks in Pakistan.
What role do Provincial Textbooks Boards (PTTBs) play in Pakistan's education system?
a) Conducting examinations and text book
b) Developing curricula and exam conducting
c) Preparing and distributing school textbooks
d) Establishing schools
Explanation: PTTBs are responsible for preparing, publishing, stocking, distributing, and marketing school textbooks.
What role do Provincial Textbooks Boards (PTTBs) play in Pakistan's education system?
a) Conducting examinations and text book
b) Developing curricula and exam conducting
c) Preparing and distributing school textbooks
d) Establishing schools
Explanation: PTTBs are responsible for preparing, publishing, stocking, distributing, and marketing school textbooks.
