PARAKH Question Bank by Uttarakhand Board: A Pathbreaking Initiative for Assessment Reform
Explore the significance of the PARAKH question banks released by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), aimed at standardizing and improving board exam quality. This article discusses how PARAKH ensures assessment equity, aids students’ preparation through unit-wise question banks, and supports competency-based learning aligned with the National Education Policy. Learn about the benefits for students, teachers, and policymakers from this national-level assessment reform initiative.
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Introduction
Recently, Question Banks prepared under the supervision of the PARAKH team have been published on the official Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) website. This initiative strives to enhance transparency, fairness, and assessment equivalence as envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020[1][5].
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What is PARAKH?
PARAKH (Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the autonomous assessment arm of NCERT[5]. Its primary goal is to standardize and uplift the quality and difficulty-level of board exam question papers across India so that no student is disadvantaged due to regional or board-based variation[6][7].
Key Features of the Question Bank
- Subject-wise question banks have been developed for Classes 10 and 12, covering Science, Mathematics, Hindi, English, Social Sciences, History, Political Science, Geography, and more[1][4].
- Each subject is divided into units, with the questions designed to improve conceptual understanding, application, and problem-solving skills[8][5].
- PARAKH trained experts and teachers for the careful selection and vetting of questions[5][7].
- The question banks help create a “level playing field” in exam difficulty and format across states, reducing bias or variance in assessments[6][5].
- Banks are updated and reviewed regularly, ensuring the latest amendments and pedagogical guidelines are incorporated[6].
Need and Benefits of the Initiative
- Earlier, wide disparities existed in question paper style, language, and difficulty between different boards, which often led to assessment inequality. The PARAKH curated question banks work to close this gap[5].
- Students now get equal opportunity, especially useful for higher education admissions and competitive government jobs.
- Policymakers and education authorities can better analyze student performance trends with standardized tools[7].
Accessing the Question Banks
- All question banks are freely available as downloadable PDF files on the official UBSE website under the 'Question Bank' section, with notifications and expert lists attached[1][2][4].
- Sample Question Papers and Research & Syllabus sections further aid exam preparation[8][9].
Conclusion
The PARAKH question banks represent a major step forward for Uttarakhand Board students—bringing exam standards up to par with national benchmarks. With accessible, well-crafted, and standardized resources, students become better equipped for modern, competency-driven exams, and build the confidence needed to succeed in a changing academic landscape[7][5][6].
संदर्भ / References
- उत्तराखण्ड विद्यालयी शिक्षा परिषद - https://ubse.uk.gov.in/ [1][4]
- JagranJosh: HBSE and Five-State PARAKH Equivalence Initiative [5]
- NCERT PARAKH Report [6]
- PARAKH Uttarakhand State Report 2024 [7]
Citations:
[1] Question Bank | Uttrakhand Vidyalayee Siksha Parishad ... https://ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/question-bank/
[2] High School Question Bank https://ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/high-school-question-bank/
[3] Uttarakhand Board of School Education https://ubse.uk.gov.in
[4] Inter Question Bank https://ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/inter-question-bank-en/
[5] HBSE Leads as Five State Boards Complete Question ... https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/hbse-leads-as-five-state-boards-complete-question-banks-for-parakh-equivalence-initiative-1800002445-1
[6] Setting Balanced Question Papers for Promoting ... https://ncert.nic.in/parakh/pdf/Report_Standardisation_QP.pdf
[7] Uttarakhand - PARAKH https://parakh.ncert.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-07/REPORT_Uttarakhand_IND005.pdf
[8] High School Sample Question Papers https://ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/high-school-sample-question-papers/
[9] Inter Sample Question Papers https://ubse.uk.gov.in/document-category/inter-sample-question-papers/
[10] Parakh Daily Practice Sheets | PDF https://www.scribd.com/document/708499553/PARAKH-DAILY-PRACTICE-SHEETS
[11] Uttarakhand Medicinal Plants Database (UMPDB): A Platform for Exploring Genomic, Chemical, and Traditional Knowledge https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5729/3/1/7/pdf
[12] Uttarakhand State Earthquake Early Warning System: A Case Study of the Himalayan Environment https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/11/3272/pdf?version=1716289126
[13] Groundwater Assessment in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, India Using Multivariate Statistical Techniques, WQI, and HPI https://cwejournal.org/vol3no3/pgroundwater-assessment-in-udham-singh-nagar-uttarakhand-india-using-multivariate-statistical-techniques-wqi-and-hpip
[14] Noteworthy additions to the flora of Uttarakhand, western Himalaya, India https://threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/
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[15] मुझे पहचानो : तात्विक समीक्षा https://www.ijfmr.com/papers/2024/6/30584.pdf
