Paper 1 · Higher Education
Which of the following are indicators of external accountability for an institution of higher learning?
- 1. Provision for professional development of teachers
- 2. Utilization pattern of library and technical resources
- 3. Relevance of courses to societal needs
- 4. Performance of students in public examinations
- 5. Employment pattern of pass-out students
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D4, 5 and 1 only
Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 and 5 only — The external-accountability indicators are 3, 4 and 5, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The external-accountability indicators are 3, 4 and 5, so that is the answer.
★External accountability looks at how the institution serves society.
★The relevance of courses to societal needs is one such indicator (3).
★Students' performance in public examinations is another (4).
★The employment pattern of pass-out students is a third (5).
★So the answer is 3, 4 and 5 only.
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