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NEP 2020: Challenges and Opportunities

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When was the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet of India?

  1. July 29, 2020

  2. August 5, 2020

  3. September 1, 2020

  4. October 12, 2020


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet of India on July 29, 2020.

What is the primary goal of the NEP 2020?

  1. To make India a global leader in education

  2. To provide equal access to quality education for all

  3. To promote research and innovation in education

  4. To strengthen the teaching profession


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of the NEP 2020 is to provide equal access to quality education for all, regardless of their social, economic, or cultural background.

What is the proposed structure of the school education system under the NEP 2020?

  1. 5+3+3+4

  2. 5+4+3+2

  3. 4+4+3+3

  4. 3+3+4+4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proposed structure of the school education system under the NEP 2020 is 5+3+3+4, which means 5 years of primary school, 3 years of middle school, 3 years of secondary school, and 4 years of higher secondary school.

What is the target for the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2030 under the NEP 2020?

  1. 30%

  2. 40%

  3. 50%

  4. 60%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2030 under the NEP 2020 is 50%.

What is the proposed change in the medium of instruction in schools under the NEP 2020?

  1. English only

  2. Hindi only

  3. Regional languages only

  4. Mother tongue or regional language until Grade 5


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes that the medium of instruction in schools should be the mother tongue or regional language until Grade 5, and English and Hindi should be taught as additional languages.

What is the proposed change in the assessment system under the NEP 2020?

  1. Centralized exams only

  2. State-level exams only

  3. School-based assessments only

  4. A combination of centralized, state-level, and school-based assessments


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a combination of centralized, state-level, and school-based assessments to evaluate students' learning outcomes.

What is the proposed change in the teacher education system under the NEP 2020?

  1. 4-year integrated B.Ed. program

  2. 2-year B.Ed. program after graduation

  3. 1-year B.Ed. program after graduation

  4. Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a 4-year integrated B.Ed. program for teacher education, which will replace the existing 2-year B.Ed. program.

What is the proposed change in the funding of higher education institutions under the NEP 2020?

  1. Increased government funding

  2. Increased private funding

  3. A combination of increased government and private funding

  4. Reduced government funding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a combination of increased government and private funding for higher education institutions.

What is the proposed change in the governance of higher education institutions under the NEP 2020?

  1. Centralized governance

  2. State-level governance

  3. Institutional autonomy

  4. A combination of centralized and institutional autonomy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes a combination of centralized and institutional autonomy for the governance of higher education institutions.

What is the proposed change in the role of technology in education under the NEP 2020?

  1. Increased use of technology in teaching and learning

  2. Reduced use of technology in teaching and learning

  3. No change in the use of technology in teaching and learning

  4. Complete reliance on technology in teaching and learning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes an increased use of technology in teaching and learning to improve access to education and enhance the quality of education.

What is the proposed change in the role of vocational education in the school education system under the NEP 2020?

  1. Increased emphasis on vocational education

  2. Reduced emphasis on vocational education

  3. No change in the emphasis on vocational education

  4. Complete elimination of vocational education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes an increased emphasis on vocational education in the school education system to provide students with skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

What is the proposed change in the role of sports and physical education in the school education system under the NEP 2020?

  1. Increased emphasis on sports and physical education

  2. Reduced emphasis on sports and physical education

  3. No change in the emphasis on sports and physical education

  4. Complete elimination of sports and physical education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes an increased emphasis on sports and physical education in the school education system to promote the physical and mental well-being of students.

What is the proposed change in the role of art and culture in the school education system under the NEP 2020?

  1. Increased emphasis on art and culture

  2. Reduced emphasis on art and culture

  3. No change in the emphasis on art and culture

  4. Complete elimination of art and culture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes an increased emphasis on art and culture in the school education system to promote the creative and aesthetic development of students.

What is the proposed change in the role of value education in the school education system under the NEP 2020?

  1. Increased emphasis on value education

  2. Reduced emphasis on value education

  3. No change in the emphasis on value education

  4. Complete elimination of value education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEP 2020 proposes an increased emphasis on value education in the school education system to promote ethical and moral development of students.

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