### **Foundational Principles and Vision (1-20)**
1. **Vision**: Transform India into a global knowledge superpower by 2030.
2. **Holistic Development**: Emphasizes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
3. **Equity and Inclusion**: Ensures education access for all, including disadvantaged groups.
4. **Flexibility**: Promotes learner-centric, flexible, and multidisciplinary education.
5. **Conceptual Understanding**: Focuses on critical thinking over rote learning.
6. **Five Pillars**: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, Accountability.
7. **21st-Century Skills**: Prioritizes problem-solving, creativity, and ethical values.
8. **Multilingualism**: Encourages teaching in mother tongue/regional language up to Grade 5.
9. **Cultural Roots**: Integrates Indian knowledge systems and values.
10. **Technology Integration**: Leverages digital tools for enhanced learning.
11. **Universal Access**: Aims for 100% school education access from preschool to secondary.
12. **Sustainable Development**: Aligns with UN’s 2030 Agenda for SDG 4 (Quality Education).
13. **Inquiry-Driven Learning**: Promotes discovery-oriented and discussion-based pedagogy.
14. **Value-Based Education**: Fosters empathy, honesty, and respect in students.
15. **Gender Inclusion**: Establishes Gender Inclusion Fund for female and transgender education.
16. **Special Education Zones**: Targets disadvantaged regions for focused interventions.
17. **Continuous Assessment**: Shifts from summative to formative evaluation.
18. **Teacher Empowerment**: Emphasizes teacher training and professional development.
19. **Research Culture**: Encourages innovation through National Research Foundation.
20. **Global Outlook**: Aims to internationalize education with foreign university campuses.
### **School Education Reforms (21-100)**
#### **Curriculum and Pedagogy (21-50)**
21. **New Structure**: Replaces 10+2 with 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary).
22. **Foundational Stage (Ages 3-8)**: 3 years of pre-primary + Grades 1-2.
23. **Preparatory Stage (Ages 8-11)**: Grades 3-5, focusing on foundational literacy/numeracy.
24. **Middle Stage (Ages 11-14)**: Grades 6-8, introducing subject-based learning.
25. **Secondary Stage (Ages 14-18)**: Grades 9-12, multidisciplinary with subject choice.
26. **ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education)**: Universal access for ages 3-6.
27. **National Mission**: Focus on foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3.
28. **Reduced Curriculum**: Core concepts prioritized over extensive syllabi.
29. **Experiential Learning**: Includes hands-on, arts-integrated, and sports-integrated education.
30. **Storytelling Pedagogy**: Enhances imagination and vocabulary.
31. **Multilingual Teaching**: Promotes regional languages alongside English/Hindi.
32. **Vocational Exposure**: Introduces vocational education from Grade 6.
33. **Coding Skills**: Integrates coding in middle school curricula.
34. **Flexible Subject Choice**: Allows students to pick subjects across streams (e.g., Physics with Music).
35. **Holistic Report Card**: Assesses cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.
36. **360-Degree Assessment**: Includes self, peer, and teacher evaluations.
37. **Local Context**: Curriculum respects diversity and local culture.
38. **Environmental Linkage**: Connects learning to home and community.
39. **Critical Thinking**: Focuses on analysis and problem-solving skills.
40. **No Stream Barriers**: Blurs lines between arts, science, and commerce.
41. **Value Integration**: Embeds ethics across subjects like sports, arts.
42. **Digital Platforms**: Uses technology for interactive learning.
43. **PARAKH**: National Assessment Centre for holistic evaluation.
44. **State Census Exams**: Conducted in Grades 3, 5, and 8.
45. **Board Exam Reforms**: Tests core competencies, not rote memorization.
46. **Semester-Based Exams**: School exams held twice yearly.
47. **Reduced Exam Stress**: Focus on continuous evaluation.
48. **Activity-Based Learning**: Promotes multi-level, engaging methods.
49. **Community Involvement**: Uses community as a learning resource.
50. **Art Integration**: Encourages arts in pedagogy for creative expression.
#### **Teacher Training and Support (51-70)**
51. **50 Hours CPD**: Teachers require 50 hours of continuous professional development annually.
52. **4-Year B.Ed**: Minimum qualification for teachers by 2030.
53. **Teacher Training Board**: Standardizes teacher education nationwide.
54. **Multidisciplinary Training**: Prepares teachers for integrated curricula.
55. **Technology Training**: Equips teachers for digital education tools.
56. **National Curriculum Framework**: Developed by NCTE by 2021.
57. **Professional Standards**: National standards for teachers by 2022.
58. **Transparent Recruitment**: Strengthens teacher hiring processes.
59. **In-Service Training**: Regular workshops and online courses.
60. **Motivation Focus**: Aims to elevate teacher status and morale.
61. **Facilitator Role**: Teachers act as guides, not just instructors.
62. **Dual-Degree Programs**: Encourages secondary specializations for teachers.
63. **University Integration**: Moves teacher education to multidisciplinary universities.
64. **Practical Training**: Emphasizes hands-on teaching practice.
65. **Value-Based Training**: Integrates ethics in teacher programs.
66. **Continuous Learning**: Teachers updated on modern methodologies.
67. **Digital Literacy**: Trains teachers for tech-enabled classrooms.
68. **Mentoring System**: Supports teacher capacity building.
69. **Inclusive Education**: Prepares teachers for diverse classrooms.
70. **Research Skills**: Encourages teachers to engage in educational research.
#### **Access and Equity (71-100)**
71. **Universal Access**: Ensures education for all by 2030.
72. **Gender Inclusion Fund**: Supports education for girls and transgender students.
73. **Special Education Zones**: Targets socio-economically disadvantaged areas.
74. **No Language Imposition**: Students choose their medium of instruction.
75. **Regional Language Focus**: Teaching in mother tongue up to Grade 5.
76. **Inclusive Classrooms**: Accommodates diverse learning needs.
77. **SARTHAQ**: Implementation plan for school education reforms.
78. **Free Education**: Aims for free and compulsory education up to age 14.
79. **Skill India**: Integrates vocational skills for employability.
80. **Disability Support**: Focuses on inclusive education for differently-abled.
81. **Rural Education**: Improves access in underserved areas.
82. **Digital Access**: Expands education to remote areas via technology.
83. **Dropout Reduction**: Strategies to retain students in schools.
84. **Scholarships**: Supports disadvantaged groups financially.
85. **Community Engagement**: Involves parents and locals in education.
86. **Safe Learning Spaces**: Promotes supportive school environments.
87. **Health and Nutrition**: Integrates wellness in school programs.
88. **Anganwadi Inclusion**: Strengthens pre-school education systems.
89. **Flexible Learning Paths**: Accommodates diverse student needs.
90. **Social Awareness**: Promotes values like empathy and respect.
91. **Minority Inclusion**: Addresses needs of marginalized communities.
92. **Gender Sensitization**: Encourages equality in education.
93. **Infrastructure Upgrades**: Improves school facilities for inclusivity.
94. **Teacher Support**: Ensures resources for effective teaching.
95. **Parental Training**: Programs for parents to teach ages 0-3.
96. **Early Intervention**: Focuses on developmental needs in ECCE.
97. **Multilingual Resources**: Develops materials in regional languages.
98. **Digital Divide**: Addresses tech access gaps in rural areas.
99. **Life Skills**: Integrates practical skills in curricula.
100. **Student-Centric**: Prioritizes individual student growth.
### **Higher Education Reforms (101-160)**
#### **Structure and Flexibility (101-130)**
101. **50% GER**: Targets 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2035.
102. **3.5 Crore Seats**: Adds new seats in higher education institutions.
103. **Multidisciplinary Education**: Promotes broad-based learning.
104. **Flexible Curricula**: Allows creative subject combinations.
105. **Multiple Entry/Exit**: Certificate (1 year), Diploma (2 years), Degree (3/4 years).
106. **Academic Bank of Credit**: Stores credits for flexible degree completion.
107. **4-Year UG Program**: Includes research-focused Bachelor’s degree.
108. **MPhil Discontinued**: Replaced by 4-year UG with research.
109. **Vocational Integration**: Embeds skills training in UG programs.
110. **Common Entrance Exams**: Conducted by National Testing Agency.
111. **HECI**: Higher Education Commission of India as a single regulator.
112. **NETF**: National Educational Technology Forum for tech integration.
113. **Autonomy for Colleges**: Phased-out affiliation system for independence.
114. **Research Focus**: National Research Foundation to boost innovation.
115. **Internationalization**: Allows foreign universities to set up campuses.
116. **IITs Abroad**: Permits IITs to establish overseas campuses.
117. **Credit Transfer**: Enables mobility across institutions.
118. **Interdisciplinary Studies**: Encourages arts-science combinations.
119. **Exit Options**: Ensures no year wasted with certifications.
120. **Holistic UG Education**: Integrates vocational and academic streams.
121. **Research Ecosystem**: Promotes industry-academia collaboration.
122. **Flexible Pace**: Students choose learning speed and mode.
123. **Digital Platforms**: Enhances access to higher education.
124. **Skill Development**: Focuses on employability skills.
125. **Global Talent**: Aims to attract international students.
126. **Student-Centric**: Prioritizes learner interests and aspirations.
127. **Quality Standards**: Ensures accountability in institutions.
128. **Accreditation Reform**: NAAC becomes autonomous from UGC.
129. **Research Funding**: Increases investment in academic research.
130. **Innovation Focus**: Encourages creativity in higher education.
#### **Governance and Regulation (131-160)**
131. **HECI Verticals**: Regulation, accreditation, funding, and standards.
132. **Single Regulator**: Merges UGC and AICTE for streamlined governance.
133. **Institutional Autonomy**: Encourages colleges to self-regulate.
134. **Transparent Systems**: Ensures accountability in HEIs.
135. **National Research Foundation**: Apex body for research capacity.
136. **NETF Role**: Facilitates tech-driven learning solutions.
137. **Standardized Grading**: Uniform rules for all universities.
138. **Autonomous Colleges**: Based on ratings, colleges gain autonomy.
139. **Funding Allocation**: Tied to institutional performance.
140. **Global Collaboration**: Promotes research and student exchanges.
141. **Indian Knowledge Systems**: Strengthens Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit studies.
142. **IITI**: Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation established.
143. **Decentralized Decisions**: Empowers institutions for flexibility.
144. **Quality Assurance**: Regular audits for educational standards.
145. **Teacher Training**: Extends CPD to college educators.
146. **Research Culture**: Encourages innovation across disciplines.
147. **Public-Private Parity**: Uniform rules for all universities.
148. **Technology Integration**: Enhances administrative efficiency.
149. **Student Mobility**: Credit system supports seamless transitions.
150. **Vishwa Guru Goal**: Positions India as a global education hub.
151. **Regulatory Ease**: Reduces periodic inspections for HEIs.
152. **Self-Assessment**: Institutions adopt voluntary declarations.
153. **Industry Linkages**: Promotes practical, job-oriented education.
154. **Global Standards**: Aligns with international education norms.
155. **Diversity in Learning**: Encourages varied academic pathways.
156. **Faculty Development**: Continuous training for college teachers.
157. **Research Incentives**: Funds innovative projects in HEIs.
158. **Digital Credentials**: Stores academic records securely.
159. **Inclusive Higher Education**: Supports marginalized groups.
160. **Sustainability Focus**: Aligns with global development goals.
### **Implementation and Challenges (161-200)**
161. **Kasturirangan Committee**: Drafted NEP 2020, submitted in 2019.
162. **Union Cabinet Approval**: Approved on July 29, 2020.
163. **Replaces NPE 1986**: First major education policy in 34 years.
164. **Ministry Renamed**: MHRD became Ministry of Education.
165. **Draft Feedback**: Included inputs from states and stakeholders.
166. **6% GDP Investment**: Proposed for education sector growth.
167. **Resource Constraints**: Limited funding challenges implementation.
168. **Infrastructure Gaps**: Rural areas need better facilities.
169. **Teacher Shortages**: Requires more trained educators.
170. **Digital Divide**: Unequal access to technology in rural areas.
171. **Implementation Plan**: SARTHAQ guides school education reforms.
172. **NIPUN Bharat**: Launched in 2021 for foundational literacy.
173. **Stakeholder Criticism**: Concerns over commercialization.
174. **Hindi Controversy**: Protests over language imposition in south India.
175. **MPhil Removal**: Criticized for limiting Ph.D. entry options.
176. **NTA Skepticism**: Questions on autonomy in university admissions.
177. **Public Consultation**: Draft NEP 2019 shared on MyGov portal.
178. **Multilingual Draft**: Translated into 22 languages for feedback.
179. **State Autonomy**: Education remains a Concurrent List subject.
180. **Teacher Resistance**: Concerns over rapid policy changes.
181. **Vocational Challenges**: Needs industry alignment for success.
182. **Rural Outreach**: Requires robust digital infrastructure.
183. **Funding Allocation**: Balancing competing government priorities.
184. **Teacher Motivation**: Addressing low morale in teaching.
185. **Technology Training**: Upskilling teachers for digital tools.
186. **Assessment Shift**: Moving to competency-based evaluation.
187. **Curriculum Overhaul**: Time-intensive to redesign syllabi.
188. **Parental Awareness**: Educating parents on new system.
189. **Student Adaptation**: Adjusting to flexible subject choices.
190. **Monitoring Mechanism**: Needs robust oversight for quality.
191. **Private Sector Role**: Balances public-private partnerships.
192. **Global Competition**: Aligning with international standards.
193. **Cultural Integration**: Balancing Indian and global values.
194. **Policy Awareness**: Requires widespread dissemination.
195. **Teacher Workload**: Managing increased training demands.
196. **Evaluation Tools**: Developing new assessment frameworks.
197. **Research Gaps**: Limited current research infrastructure.
198. **Social Equity**: Addressing caste-based discrimination in education.
199. **Long-Term Vision**: Aims for systemic change by 2035.
- What is the primary goal of NEP 2020? 
 a) Promote military education
 b) Make India a global knowledge superpower
 c) Focus only on technical skills
 d) Reduce school years
 Answer: b) Make India a global knowledge superpower
 Explanation: NEP 2020 aims to transform India into a global education hub by 2030.
- What is the new school structure under NEP 2020? 
 a) 10+2
 b) 5+3+3+4
 c) 6+3+3
 d) 4+4+4
 Answer: b) 5+3+3+4
 Explanation: Replaces 10+2 with Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary stages.
- Which age group does the Foundational Stage cover? 
 a) 6-14 years
 b) 3-8 years
 c) 8-11 years
 d) 11-14 years
 Answer: b) 3-8 years
 Explanation: Includes 3 years of pre-primary and Grades 1-2.
- By which grade does NEP target foundational literacy and numeracy? 
 a) Grade 5
 b) Grade 3
 c) Grade 8
 d) Grade 10
 Answer: b) Grade 3
 Explanation: NIPUN Bharat ensures literacy and numeracy by Grade 3.
- What is the minimum teacher qualification by 2030? 
 a) 2-year B.Ed
 b) 4-year integrated B.Ed
 c) Diploma in Education
 d) No qualification required
 Answer: b) 4-year integrated B.Ed
 Explanation: NEP mandates a 4-year B.Ed for teachers.
- How many hours of annual CPD are required for teachers? 
 a) 20 hours
 b) 50 hours
 c) 100 hours
 d) 10 hours
 Answer: b) 50 hours
 Explanation: Teachers must complete 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development yearly.
- What does PARAKH stand for in NEP 2020? 
 a) Teacher Training Board
 b) National Assessment Centre
 c) Funding Agency
 d) Digital Learning Platform
 Answer: b) National Assessment Centre
 Explanation: PARAKH standardizes holistic student assessments.
- What is the target GER for higher education by 2035? 
 a) 25%
 b) 50%
 c) 75%
 d) 100%
 Answer: b) 50%
 Explanation: NEP aims for 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2035.
- Which body replaces UGC and AICTE under NEP 2020? 
 a) NCTE
 b) HECI
 c) NRF
 d) NETF
 Answer: b) HECI
 Explanation: Higher Education Commission of India is the single regulator.
- What does the 5+3+3+4 structure replace? 
 a) 12+2 system
 b) 10+2 system
 c) 6+3+3 system
 d) 5+5+2 system
 Answer: b) 10+2 system
 Explanation: NEP introduces a new pedagogical structure.
- What is the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)? 
 a) A scholarship program
 b) A system to store academic credits
 c) A teacher training tool
 d) A funding scheme
 Answer: b) A system to store academic credits
 Explanation: ABC allows flexible degree completion via credit transfers.
- What is the focus of the Preparatory Stage? 
 a) Vocational skills
 b) Foundational literacy and numeracy
 c) Research skills
 d) Board exam prep
 Answer: b) Foundational literacy and numeracy
 Explanation: Grades 3-5 build core skills.
- When was NEP 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet? 
 a) July 29, 2019
 b) July 29, 2020
 c) August 15, 2020
 d) January 26, 2021
 Answer: b) July 29, 2020
 Explanation: Approved in 2020, replacing NPE 1986.
- What is the recommended medium of instruction up to Grade 5? 
 a) English only
 b) Hindi only
 c) Mother tongue/regional language
 d) Sanskrit only
 Answer: c) Mother tongue/regional language
 Explanation: Promotes multilingualism for better learning.
- What does the National Research Foundation (NRF) do? 
 a) Regulates universities
 b) Funds research and innovation
 c) Conducts exams
 d) Trains teachers
 Answer: b) Funds research and innovation
 Explanation: NRF boosts research across disciplines.
- What is the Gender Inclusion Fund for? 
 a) Teacher salaries
 b) Education for girls and transgender students
 c) Digital platforms
 d) School infrastructure
 Answer: b) Education for girls and transgender students
 Explanation: Ensures equity for marginalized genders.
- When does vocational education start in schools? 
 a) Grade 1
 b) Grade 6
 c) Grade 9
 d) Grade 12
 Answer: b) Grade 6
 Explanation: Introduced in the Middle Stage for employability.
- What replaces MPhil in NEP 2020? 
 a) 2-year Master’s
 b) 4-year UG with research
 c) Diploma course
 d) Certificate program
 Answer: b) 4-year UG with research
 Explanation: MPhil is discontinued, replaced by research-focused UG.
- What is SARTHAQ? 
 a) A teacher training program
 b) School education implementation plan
 c) A funding scheme
 d) A digital app
 Answer: b) School education implementation plan
 Explanation: Guides NEP’s school reforms.
- What is the target year for universal school access? 
 a) 2025
 b) 2030
 c) 2035
 d) 2040
 Answer: b) 2030
 Explanation: Aims for 100% access from preschool to secondary.
- Who conducts common entrance exams for higher education? 
 a) CBSE
 b) National Testing Agency
 c) HECI
 d) NRF
 Answer: b) National Testing Agency
 Explanation: NTA standardizes entrance exams.
- What does the Middle Stage (Grades 6-8) focus on? 
 a) Foundational literacy
 b) Subject-based learning
 c) Board exams
 d) Research skills
 Answer: b) Subject-based learning
 Explanation: Introduces subjects with experiential learning.
- What is the role of NETF in NEP 2020? 
 a) Fund research
 b) Promote technology in education
 c) Regulate universities
 d) Train teachers
 Answer: b) Promote technology in education
 Explanation: National Educational Technology Forum enhances tech use.
- How many new higher education seats are planned by 2035? 
 a) 1 crore
 b) 2 crore
 c) 3.5 crore
 d) 5 crore
 Answer: c) 3.5 crore
 Explanation: NEP aims to expand higher education access.
- What is a key feature of NEP’s board exam reforms? 
 a) Annual high-stakes exams
 b) Competency-based testing
 c) Rote memorization focus
 d) Single exam format
 Answer: b) Competency-based testing
 Explanation: Focuses on critical thinking, not memorization.
- Which program targets foundational literacy by Grade 3? 
 a) SARTHAQ
 b) NIPUN Bharat
 c) PARAKH
 d) NETF
 Answer: b) NIPUN Bharat
 Explanation: Launched in 2021 for early proficiency.
- What does NEP 2020 promote in higher education? 
 a) Single-stream focus
 b) Multidisciplinary education
 c) Limited subject choice
 d) Rigid curricula
 Answer: b) Multidisciplinary education
 Explanation: Encourages flexible, broad-based learning.
- What is the proposed GDP investment for education? 
 a) 2%
 b) 4%
 c) 6%
 d) 8%
 Answer: c) 6%
 Explanation: NEP proposes 6% of GDP for education.
- What does the holistic report card assess? 
 a) Only academics
 b) Cognitive, affective, psychomotor skills
 c) Sports only
 d) Board exam scores
 Answer: b) Cognitive, affective, psychomotor skills
 Explanation: Provides a 360-degree evaluation.
- Which stage includes Grades 9-12? 
 a) Foundational Stage
 b) Preparatory Stage
 c) Middle Stage
 d) Secondary Stage
 Answer: d) Secondary Stage
 Explanation: Covers ages 14-18 with flexible subjects.
- What are Special Education Zones for? 
 a) Elite schools
 b) Disadvantaged regions
 c) Urban areas
 d) Private institutions
 Answer: b) Disadvantaged regions
 Explanation: Targets socio-economic equity.
- What does NEP 2020 emphasize over rote learning? 
 a) Memorization
 b) Critical thinking
 c) Exam scores
 d) Single-subject focus
 Answer: b) Critical thinking
 Explanation: Promotes conceptual understanding.
- Who drafted NEP 2020? 
 a) NCERT
 b) Kasturirangan Committee
 c) HECI
 d) CBSE
 Answer: b) Kasturirangan Committee
 Explanation: Draft submitted in 2019.
- What does ECCE stand for in NEP 2020? 
 a) Early Childhood Care and Education
 b) Educational Curriculum for Excellence
 c) Exam and Certification Council
 d) Early Career Counseling
 Answer: a) Early Childhood Care and Education
 Explanation: Targets ages 3-6 for early development.
- What is discontinued in higher education under NEP 2020? 
 a) Ph.D. programs
 b) MPhil programs
 c) Master’s degrees
 d) UG degrees
 Answer: b) MPhil programs
 Explanation: Replaced by 4-year UG with research.
- What is the purpose of IITI in NEP 2020? 
 a) Regulate universities
 b) Promote translation and interpretation
 c) Fund research
 d) Conduct exams
 Answer: b) Promote translation and interpretation
 Explanation: Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation.
- What type of learning does NEP 2020 promote? 
 a) Rote-based
 b) Experiential
 c) Lecture-based
 d) Exam-centric
 Answer: b) Experiential
 Explanation: Includes hands-on and arts-integrated methods.
- What is the focus of the Secondary Stage? 
 a) Foundational skills
 b) Multidisciplinary learning
 c) Literacy only
 d) Sports training
 Answer: b) Multidisciplinary learning
 Explanation: Allows flexible subject choices.
- Which body sets national standards for teachers? 
 a) NCTE
 b) HECI
 c) NRF
 d) NAAC
 Answer: a) NCTE
 Explanation: National Council for Teacher Education sets standards.
- What is NEP 2020’s target for school education by 2030? 
 a) 50% enrollment
 b) Universal access
 c) 100% GER in higher education
 d) Eliminate private schools
 Answer: b) Universal access
 Explanation: Targets 100% access from preschool to secondary.
- What guides curriculum development in NEP 2020? 
 a) HECI
 b) National Curriculum Framework
 c) NRF
 d) CBSE
 Answer: b) National Curriculum Framework
 Explanation: Developed by NCTE for standardized curricula.
- What is a major challenge in NEP 2020 implementation? 
 a) Excess funding
 b) Digital divide
 c) Too many teachers
 d) Lack of interest
 Answer: b) Digital divide
 Explanation: Rural areas face tech access issues.
- What does NEP 2020 integrate into the curriculum? 
 a) Only STEM subjects
 b) Indian knowledge systems
 c) Foreign languages only
 d) Competitive exams
 Answer: b) Indian knowledge systems
 Explanation: Includes Sanskrit, Pali, and cultural values.
- What is the purpose of multiple entry/exit in higher education? 
 a) Reduce course duration
 b) Offer flexible degree completion
 c) Limit subject choices
 d) Increase exam frequency
 Answer: b) Offer flexible degree completion
 Explanation: Offers certificate, diploma, or degree options.
- What does the 360-degree assessment include? 
 a) Only academic performance
 b) Self, peer, and teacher evaluation
 c) Sports skills only
 d) Board exam scores
 Answer: b) Self, peer, and teacher evaluation
 Explanation: Promotes holistic student assessment.
- Which ministry was renamed under NEP 2020? 
 a) Ministry of Finance
 b) Ministry of HRD
 c) Ministry of Health
 d) Ministry of Defence
 Answer: b) Ministry of HRD
 Explanation: Renamed to Ministry of Education.
- When is coding introduced in the school curriculum? 
 a) Grade 1
 b) Grade 6
 c) Grade 9
 d) Grade 12
 Answer: b) Grade 6
 Explanation: Introduced in the Middle Stage.
- What is a key feature of NEP’s board exams? 
 a) Annual high-stakes exams
 b) Semester-based exams
 c) No exams
 d) Only oral exams
 Answer: b) Semester-based exams
 Explanation: Conducted twice yearly to reduce stress.
- What type of universities does NEP 2020 promote? 
 a) Single-stream
 b) Multidisciplinary
 c) Exam-focused
 d) Limited-access
 Answer: b) Multidisciplinary
 Explanation: Promotes broad-based education.
- What is the National Mission in NEP 2020 focused on? 
 a) Funding universities
 b) Foundational literacy and numeracy
 c) Conducting entrance exams
 d) Training parents
 Answer: b) Foundational literacy and numeracy
 Explanation: Targets proficiency by Grade 3.
 
 
 
 
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