ANCIENT EDUCATION SYSTEM OF INDIA- Quiz 1

 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow 

From the time of Rigveda onwards, our ancient education system evolved over the period and focused on the holistic development of the individual by taking care of both the inner and the outer self. The system focused on the moral, physical, spiritual and intellectual aspects of life. It emphasised on values such as humility, truthfulness, discipline, self-reliance and respect for all creations. Students were taught to appreciate the balance between human beings and nature. Teaching and learning followed the tenets of Vedas and Upanishads fulfilling duties towards self, family and society, thus encompassing all aspects of life. Education system focused both on learning and physical development. In other words, the emphasis was on a healthy mind and healthy body. You can see that education in India has a heritage of being pragmatic, achievable and complementary to life.

1➤ What were the salient features of the ancient education system in India?

1 pointFocused only on intellectual developmentEmphasised on values such as dishonesty and disrespectNeglected physical developmentFocused on holistic development

2➤ What were the values emphasised in the ancient education system in India?

1 pointArrogance and deceitTruthfulness and disciplineCarelessness and lazinessDisrespect and disregard for nature

3➤ According to the passage, what did teaching and learning follow in the ancient education system in India?

1 pointModern textbooksThe internetVedas and UpanishadsScientific research

4➤ What aspects of life did the ancient education system in India encompass?

1 pointOnly intellectual developmentPhysical development onlyMoral, physical, spiritual and intellectual aspects of lifeSpiritual development only

5➤ Choose the FALSE statement.

1 pointThe system only taught students to fulfil duties towards societyThe system was complementary to life.The education system evolved over time.The education system in India has a heritage of being pragmatic.

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