List I mentions ICT initiatives/platforms of the Ministry of Education…
2020
List I mentions ICT initiatives/platforms of the Ministry of Education (formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development). List II gives their benefits for students and researchers. Match them correctly.
List I: ICT initiatives
A. SWAYAM
B. SWAYAMPRABHA
C. e-PG Pathshala
D. e-Yantra
List II: Benefits for students and researchers
I. To get hands-on experience in embedded systems
II. To get free books and curriculum-based e-content
III. To watch high-quality educational programmes 24×7
IV. To earn credits through online courses
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
- B.
A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
- C.
A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
- D.
A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Match each ICT initiative with its primary benefit:
A. SWAYAM → IV. To earn credits through online courses. SWAYAM is the national online course platform where learners can take MOOCs and earn credits.
B. SWAYAMPRABHA → III. To watch high-quality educational programs 24×7. It provides educational DTH channels with scheduled learning content.
C. e-PG Pathshala → II. To get free books and curriculum-based e-content. It provides postgraduate-level e-content and learning material.
D. e-Yantra → I. To get hands-on experience in embedded systems. It is associated with robotics and embedded-system learning, especially through IIT Bombay.
Therefore, the correct matching is A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I.