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WorksheetsNEP 2020 Preparatory Stage Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
The Preparatory Stage in NEP 2020 covers which grades?
Grades 1–2
Grades 3–5
Grades 6–8
Grades 9–12
The age group for the Preparatory Stage is:
6–8 years
8–11 years
11–14 years
3–6 years
The Preparatory Stage lasts for how many years?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
The teaching approach at the Preparatory Stage is:
Lecture-based only
Play-based with gradual introduction of textbooks
Examination-centered
Strict rote learning
The focus of the Preparatory Stage is on:
Vocational training
Discovery, interaction, and experiential learning
Competitive exam preparation
Memorization
At this stage, students are gradually introduced to:
Formal subjects like science, mathematics, and arts
Only vocational subjects
University-level research
Corporate training
Which pedagogy is most suitable at the Preparatory Stage?
Rote memorization
Activity and discovery-based learning
Only digital learning
Strict lecture methods
According to NEP 2020, learning should be shifted from ‘content-heavy’ to:
Conceptual understanding and critical thinking
Strict memorization
Exam-only orientation
Textbook completion
Which of the following best supports science learning at Preparatory Stage?
Lab experiments and observations
Memorization of definitions
Reading without activities
Ignoring practicals
Mathematics teaching at this stage should focus on:
Real-life problem solving
Memorizing formulas only
Ignoring reasoning
Advanced calculus
FLN achieved at Foundational Stage is further strengthened at:
Preparatory Stage
Middle Stage
Secondary Stage
University Stage
Reading to learn begins at which stage?
Foundational
Preparatory
Middle
Secondary
Numeracy skills at Preparatory Stage emphasize:
Logical reasoning and application
Memorizing multiplication only
Ignoring operations
Writing long essays
Language development now includes:
Reading comprehension, creative writing, and vocabulary expansion
Only alphabets
Ignoring grammar
Oral skills only
Which program supports FLN under NEP 2020?
NIPUN Bharat Mission
SWAYAM
NIRF
RUSA
NEP 2020 emphasizes teaching in:
Mother tongue/regional language at least until Grade 5
Only English from Grade 1
Only foreign languages
Sanskrit alone
The three-language formula encourages learning of:
Two foreign languages and English
Indian languages (mother tongue, regional, and one more)
Only Hindi, Sanskrit, English
Mathematics, Science, English
Multilingualism enhances:
Cognitive development and flexibility
Confusion
Learning barriers
Isolation
Storytelling and drama in classrooms help in developing:
Language and communication skills
Only memorization
Ignoring creativity
Writing alone
Which of the following aids bilingual classrooms?
Translanguaging and scaffolding
Only one strict language rule
Punishment for using home language
Avoiding translation
Assessment at the Preparatory Stage should be:
Competency-based and formative
Annual exams only
Strict grading
Memory-based
Learning outcomes should be:
Observable and measurable
Ignored
Exam-based
Memorized
Assessment methods at this stage may include:
Projects, oral tests, and worksheets
National exams only
IQ testing
Long formal essays
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) at Preparatory Stage means:
Assessing holistic development regularly
Only annual results
Ignoring co-curriculars
Strict academic grading
Teacher observation helps in assessing:
Child’s behavior, participation, and skills
Only textbook knowledge
Ignoring social skills
Only exam writing speed
ICT integration at Preparatory Stage is for:
Interactive and creative learning
Long unsupervised screen time
Advanced coding
Replacing teachers
Digital tools should be used to:
Support play-based and experiential learning
Replace activities
Focus only on exams
Encourage screen addiction
Examples of ICT for this stage are:
Animated lessons, puzzles, audio-visual stories
Corporate software
Advanced programming languages
Technical drawing only
ICT should be:
Teacher-guided, short, and purposeful
Unlimited exposure
Strict replacement of books
Used without context
ICT in NEP 2020 aims at bridging the:
Digital divide among learners
Gap between teachers and students
Cultural traditions
Sports education
Preparatory Stage integrates:
Arts, physical education, and vocational crafts
Only textbooks
Only ICT
Exams
Sports and games in Preparatory Stage develop:
Teamwork and physical fitness
Only competition
Irrelevant habits
Rote memory
Music and dance integration helps in:
Creativity, cultural awareness, and emotional growth
Only entertainment
Ignoring academics
Stressful activities
Value-based education in NEP 2020 aims to build:
Ethical, responsible citizens
Rote learners
Only exam-focused students
Ignoring social behavior
Environmental awareness at this stage is promoted by:
Projects like planting, recycling, and nature walks
Ignoring outdoor activities
Strict textbook-only teaching
Computer lessons alone
Teachers of Preparatory Stage must focus on:
Blending play-based with subject-based learning
Only discipline
Ignoring pedagogy
Rote delivery
NEP 2020 highlights Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers of how many hours per year?
20 hours
25 hours
50 hours
100 hours
Teachers are expected to be:
Facilitators of learning and critical thinking
Strict examiners
Passive observers
Content deliverers only
Which initiative supports teacher training under NEP 2020?
NISHTHA
UGC NET
RUSA
IGNOU
A key quality of Preparatory Stage teachers is:
Patience and creativity
Exam pressure skills
Harsh discipline
Advanced research expertise
The new curricular structure in NEP 2020 is:
10+2
5+3+3+4
8+4
6+6
NCF (National Curriculum Framework) 2022 focuses on:
Competency-based education
Exam-heavy curriculum
Fixed memorization
Rigid structure
Preparatory Stage aims to reduce:
Academic pressure and rote learning
Teacher involvement
Classroom play
Co-curriculars
Which institution designs curriculum under NEP 2020?
NCERT
AICTE
NITI Aayog
UPSC
School complexes/clusters under NEP 2020 encourage:
Resource sharing and collaboration
Competition only
Privatization
Strict isolation
Critical thinking skills at Preparatory Stage are built through:
Problem-solving activities
Memorization
Repetition
Strict lectures
Project-based learning helps in:
Real-life application of knowledge
Rote memorization
Exam drills
Only textbook reading
Group work in classrooms fosters:
Team spirit and communication
Isolation
Competition only
Silence
NEP 2020’s overall vision is to provide:
Holistic, inclusive, and equitable education
Exam-centered system
Rote memorization
Limited access to education
The ultimate aim of Preparatory Stage is:
Building strong foundational skills with subject exposure
Preparing for university
Employment skills
Advanced technical knowledge
The best way to handle classroom indiscipline is:
Punishment
Ignore the behavior
Positive reinforcement
Which type of test is most suitable to check factual knowledge?
a) Essay type
b) Objective type
c) Oral exam
d) Project work
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) focuses on:
a) Only academics
b) Both scholastic and co-scholastic
c) Only exams
d) Annual grading
Which assessment promotes self-learning?
a) Peer assessment
b) Teacher assessment
c) Surprise test
d) Annual exam
Summative assessment takes place:
a) During the process of learning
b) At the end of a course
c) At random intervals
d) Without prior notice
Formative assessment is used for:
d) Final exam results
c) Comparing schools
b) Improving learning during teaching
a) Grading at year end
The role of a teacher in an inclusive classroom is:
a) Focus on high achievers
b) Ignore students with disabilities
c) Provide equal opportunities
d) Separate weaker students
Best method to prevent bullying is:
a) Peer monitoring
b) Strict punishments
c) Ignoring cases
d) Teacher detachment
An overcrowded classroom mainly affects:
a) Teacher’s teaching speed
b) Student discipline
c) Classroom furniture
d) School timetable
In a democratic classroom, a teacher should:
a) Dictate rules
b) Involve students in decision making
c) Avoid discussions
d) Focus only on syllabus
