The Central Board of Secondary Education, popularly known by its abbreviation 'CBSE' is one of the most common and popular education boards of India. It
is a national-level board of education in India for public and private schools that is controlled by the Government of India. But did you know that it was not the first education board of India? Yes, the first education board of India was not even close to what is today known as CBSE. While CBSE was formed in 1952, the first education board was established in 1921. The first education board to be set up in India was the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education, which was set up in 1921. It was under the jurisdiction of Rajasthan, Central India and Gwalior. Following this, the government of India established a joint Board, the Board of High School and Intermediate Education in 1929. This included Ajmer, Merwara, Central India, and Gwalior. Later it was confined to Ajmer, Bhopal and Vindhya Pradesh. A few years later, in 1952, this became the Central Board of Secondary Education. Now try this quick quiz on CBSE: 1. In which year was CBSE established? A. 1947 B. 1952 C. 1929 D. 1965 2. CBSE functions under which ministry? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Education C. Ministry of Youth Affairs D. Ministry of Culture 3. CBSE schools mainly follow textbooks published by which organization? A. UGC B. AICTE C. NCERT D. NIOS 4. Approximately how many schools are affiliated with CBSE in India and abroad? A. 5,000+ B. 10,000+ C. 27,000+ D. 50,000+ 5. Which major entrance exams were earlier conducted by CBSE? A. CAT & MAT B. JEE Main & NEET C. CLAT & AILET D. UPSC CSE 6. What was the full form of CCE introduced by CBSE? A. Central Curriculum Evaluation B. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation C. Common Course Examination D. Certified Competency Exam 7. CBSE has affiliated schools in which of the following regions? A. Only India B. Only South Asia C. India and Abroad D. Only Gulf Countries 8. CBSE board exams are conducted for which classes? A. Class 8 & 10 B. Class 9 & 11 C. Class 10 & 12 D. Class 11 & 12 Answer Key C – 1929 B – Ministry of Education C – NCERT C – 27,000+ B – JEE Main & NEET B – Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation C – India and Abroad C – Class 10 & 12 For feedback or story ideas, reach us at timesnoweducation@timesgroup.com
