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What is the full meaning of NITs?
- National Institute of Traders
- National Institute of Teachers
- National Institution of Technicians
- National Institutes of Technology

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Test your knowledge about the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) with this focused quiz. Explore key facts like the full meaning of NITs, the primary language of instruction, the total number of NITs, historical formation dates, and admission processes. Ideal for aspiring engineering students.

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What is the language of instructions in NITs?
- Hindi
- English
- Gujarati
- Telugu
Correct Answer

A. English

Explanation

The language of instructions in NITs is English.

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3.

Admission into NIT undergraduate programs is through which of the following exams?
- SAT
- GATE
- JEE Main
- AIEEE
Correct Answer

A. JEE Main

Explanation

The correct answer is JEE Main. JEE Main is the entrance exam for admission into undergraduate programs at NITs (National Institutes of Technology) in India. SAT is an entrance exam for admission into undergraduate programs in the United States. GATE is an entrance exam for admission into postgraduate programs in India. AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination) was replaced by JEE Main in 2013.

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4.

Who passed the NIT science and research bill?
- Baldev Singh
- Jagjivan Ram
- Mohanlal Saxena
- Lok Sabha
Correct Answer

A. Lok Sabha

Explanation

The Lok Sabha passed the NIT science and research bill. This suggests that the bill was approved and supported by the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

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There are how many NITs?
- 19
- 18
- 31
- 34
Correct Answer

A. 31

Explanation

There are a total of 31 NITs.

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6.

What type of institutes where upgraded to NITs?
- REC
- IIT
- BIT
- IIM
Correct Answer

A. REC

Explanation

REC stands for Regional Engineering College. These institutes were upgraded to National Institutes of Technology (NITs).

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7.

When were NITs first formed?
- 2007
- 2006
- 2002
- 2009
Correct Answer

A. 2002

Explanation

NITs, which stands for National Institutes of Technology, were first formed in the year 2002.

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8.

Who upgraded already existing institutions to NITs?
- Murli Manohar Joshi
- Rajnath Singh
- Sardar Patel
- Dr. John Mathai
Correct Answer

A. Murli Manohar Joshi

Explanation

Murli Manohar Joshi is the correct answer because he played a significant role in upgrading already existing institutions to National Institutes of Technology (NITs) during his tenure as the Minister of Human Resource Development in India. This initiative aimed to enhance the quality of technical education in the country by transforming regional engineering colleges into NITs, thereby providing better opportunities for students and promoting research and development in the field of science and technology.

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When was the NIT act enacted by the Parliament of India?
- 2005
- 2002
- 2006
- 2007
Correct Answer

A. 2007

Explanation

The NIT act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 2007.

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When was the NIT science and research bill passed?
- 2009
- 2016
- 2002
- 2012
Correct Answer

A. 2016

Explanation

The NIT science and research bill was passed in 2016.

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