What does PARAKH stand for?

Professional Assessment and Research for Advancement of Knowledge in Higher Education

Which principle was NOT among the 5 guiding principles of NCF 2005?

Maximizing examination-oriented teaching practices

What is the correct NEP 2020 formation?

5 year fundamental, 3 year preparatory, 3 year middle, 4 year secondary

MPSC Group A 2026 Question Paper – MCQ Set

Name: MPSC Group A 2026 Question Paper – MCQ Set
Creator: Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assessment
Keywords: MPSC, Group A, ITi, Deputy Director Vocational Education, Maharashtra, Education Policy, PARAKH, NCF 2005, NEP 2020, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Curriculum Development, Foundational Education, Child-Centered Learning, Radhakrishnan Commission, Public Education

Maharashtra Government Jobs Teacher 2026

Year 2026
Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assessment
Questions 100
Duration 60 Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assessment
Year	2026
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assessment
Paper	Principal Govt ITI AND Deputy Director Vocational Education
Subject	А
Duration	60 Hours
Number of Questions	100
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This page consolidates the Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assessment Group A paper (Principal Govt ITI & Deputy Director Vocational Education) for 18 Feb 2026. It includes the exam overview (60-minute duration, 100 questions), repaired OCR questions from Page 2, and a corrected Question 1 with four options. The page also captures Q2–Q5 on PARAKH, NCF 2005 guiding principles, SSA age groups, and NEP 2020 formation. The SEO metadata prepares titles, descriptions, keywords, and a rich FAQ suite that blends page 1 details and page 2 topics for robust search visibility.

Major Topics Covered

MPSC
Group A
Education Policy
NCF 2005
PARAKH
NEP 2020
SSA
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Radhakrishnan Commission
Higher Education
Curriculum Development
Foundational Education
Teacher Education
Vocational Education
ITI
Public Sector Exams
MCQ Pattern
Question Shuffling
Two-Column OCR
Section Id

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Group B Paper 2

Instructions

3 years after higher secondary education _3. 4 years after higher secondary education _4 3 years after intermediate education

Questions (page 2)

Q1. The Radhakrishna Commission (1948-49) made specific recommendations for the duration of degree courses in Indian universities. What duration did the commission recommend for the first degree course?

(a) 2 years after higher secondary education
(b) 3 years after higher secondary education
(c) 4 years after higher secondary education
(d) 3 years after intermediate education

Q2. The National Education Policy 2020 proposes establishment of a National Assessment Center – "PARAKH". What does PARAKH stands for ?

(a) Professional Assessment and Research for Advancement of Knowledge in Higher Education
(b) Primary Assessment and Result Analysis for Knowledge in Higher Education
(c) Progressive Assessment Review and Appraisal of Knowledge for Holistic Education
(d) Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development

Q3. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, identified 5 guiding principles for curriculum development. Which of the following was not one of these 5 guiding principles?

(a) Connecting knowledge to life outside the schools
(b) Ensuring that learning shifts away from rote methods
(c) Maximizing examination-oriented teaching practices
(d) Making learning more child-centered

Q4. Which aged group students are included in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?

(a) 1 to 10
(b) 2 to 15
(c) 3 to 12
(d) 6 to 14

Q5. Which is correct formation in New Education Policy 2020?

(a) 5 year fundamental, 3 year preparatory, 3 year middle, 4 year secondary
(b) 3 year fundamental, 3 year preparatory, 4 year middle, 5 year secondary
(c) 4 year fundamental, 3 year preparatory, 3 year middle, 5 year secondary
(d) 3 year fundamental, 4 year preparatory, 3 year middle, 5 year secondary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the conducting body?

Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assessment

What is the paper name?

Principal Govt ITI AND Deputy Director Vocational Education Group A

How many questions are in the paper?

100 questions

What is the time allowed for the exam?

60 minutes

Is question shuffling allowed?

Yes

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