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National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Key Features and Objectives

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What is the primary goal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

  1. To improve the quality of education in India

  2. To increase the number of educational institutions

  3. To reduce the cost of education

  4. To promote vocational education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 aims to transform the Indian education system by making it more holistic, flexible, and inclusive. It emphasizes the importance of improving the quality of education at all levels, from pre-school to higher education.

Which of the following is a key feature of the NEP 2020?

  1. The introduction of a new 5+3+3+4 school structure

  2. The emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy

  3. The promotion of multilingualism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 introduces a new 5+3+3+4 school structure, emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, promotes multilingualism, and encourages critical thinking and creativity.

What is the target year for achieving 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education?

  1. 2025

  2. 2030

  3. 2035

  4. 2040


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 aims to achieve 100% GER in higher education by 2035. This means that all eligible students will have access to higher education.

Which of the following is not a focus area of the NEP 2020?

  1. Equity and inclusion

  2. Quality and relevance

  3. Affordability and accessibility

  4. Accountability and regulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 focuses on equity and inclusion, quality and relevance, and affordability and accessibility. Accountability and regulation are not explicitly mentioned as focus areas in the policy.

What is the proposed age range for the foundational stage of education under the NEP 2020?

  1. 3-6 years

  2. 6-8 years

  3. 8-11 years

  4. 11-14 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a foundational stage of education for children aged 3-6 years. This stage will focus on developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the NEP 2020 for improving teacher education?

  1. Increasing the duration of teacher education programs to four years

  2. Introducing a new National Teacher Licensure Examination

  3. Establishing a National Institute for Teacher Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 recommends increasing the duration of teacher education programs to four years, introducing a new National Teacher Licensure Examination, and establishing a National Institute for Teacher Education.

What is the proposed ratio of public to private expenditure on education under the NEP 2020?

  1. 60:40

  2. 70:30

  3. 80:20

  4. 90:10


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a ratio of 60:40 for public to private expenditure on education. This means that the government will contribute 60% of the total expenditure on education, while the private sector will contribute 40%.

Which of the following is a key feature of the NEP 2020's focus on vocational education?

  1. The introduction of vocational education at the secondary level

  2. The establishment of a National Institute for Vocational Education

  3. The creation of a new apprenticeship program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 introduces vocational education at the secondary level, establishes a National Institute for Vocational Education, and creates a new apprenticeship program.

What is the target year for achieving 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education?

  1. 2025

  2. 2030

  3. 2035

  4. 2040


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 aims to achieve 100% GER in school education by 2030. This means that all children of school-going age will have access to education.

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the NEP 2020 for improving the quality of higher education?

  1. Increasing the number of research universities

  2. Introducing a new system of accreditation

  3. Promoting interdisciplinary research

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 recommends increasing the number of research universities, introducing a new system of accreditation, and promoting interdisciplinary research to improve the quality of higher education.

What is the proposed age range for the preparatory stage of education under the NEP 2020?

  1. 6-8 years

  2. 8-11 years

  3. 11-14 years

  4. 14-18 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a preparatory stage of education for children aged 6-8 years. This stage will focus on developing basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Which of the following is not a key recommendation of the NEP 2020 for improving the quality of school education?

  1. Reducing the number of students per classroom

  2. Improving teacher training and development

  3. Introducing a new system of assessment

  4. Increasing the use of technology in the classroom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 does not explicitly mention increasing the use of technology in the classroom as a key recommendation for improving the quality of school education.

What is the proposed age range for the middle stage of education under the NEP 2020?

  1. 8-11 years

  2. 11-14 years

  3. 14-18 years

  4. 18-21 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a middle stage of education for children aged 11-14 years. This stage will focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Which of the following is a key feature of the NEP 2020's focus on early childhood education?

  1. The expansion of Anganwadi services

  2. The establishment of new early childhood care and education centers

  3. The training of early childhood educators

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 focuses on expanding Anganwadi services, establishing new early childhood care and education centers, and training early childhood educators.

What is the proposed age range for the secondary stage of education under the NEP 2020?

  1. 14-18 years

  2. 18-21 years

  3. 21-24 years

  4. 24-27 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a secondary stage of education for children aged 14-18 years. This stage will focus on preparing students for higher education or employment.

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