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NEP 2020

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 47mins

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1.

According to the National Education Policy 2020, what pupil–teacher ratio (PTR) is targeted at the level of each school, with areas having large numbers of socio‑economically disadvantaged students aiming for a stricter PTR?

a)

30:1 generally; 25:1 in disadvantaged areas

b)

25:1 generally; 30:1 in disadvantaged areas

c)

20:1 generally; 30:1 in disadvantaged areas

d)

30:1 generally; 35:1 in disadvantaged areas

2.

What curricular emphasis is planned across preparatory and middle school to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy, including a robust system of continuous formative/adaptive assessment?

a)

Increased focus on reading, writing, speaking, counting, arithmetic, and mathematical thinking

b)

Exclusive focus on advanced calculus and abstract algebra in middle school

c)

Primary emphasis on extracurricular sports with minimal academic assessment

d)

Shift to annual summative tests only without formative assessment

3.

To support students who start school at varied readiness levels, what interim module is proposed for all Grade 1 students, and what does it primarily involve?

a)

A 3‑month play‑based school preparation module focusing on alphabets, sounds, words, colours, shapes, and numbers

b)

A 6‑month assessment‑only module focusing on standardized testing

c)

A 1‑month intensive coding bootcamp focusing on programming languages

d)

A 3‑week physical training module focusing on fitness and sports

4.

Which platform is identified for making a national repository of high‑quality foundational literacy and numeracy resources available, including technological interventions to aid teachers and bridge language barriers?

a)

DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)

b)

SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active‑Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)

c)

SPARK (Scholarly Publications and Academic Resources in India)

d)

NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning)

5.

What approach is highlighted as being extremely effective for learning foundational literacy and numeracy, benefiting both the learner and the tutor, and proposed to be scaled through community participation under trained supervision?

a)

One‑on‑one peer tutoring

b)

Large lecture‑based sessions

c)

Self‑paced online modules only

d)

Group debates without reading practice

6.

What safety measure is emphasized when scaling peer tutoring to support universal foundational literacy and numeracy?

a)

Taking due care of safety aspects under supervision of trained teachers

b)

Allowing unsupervised tutoring to promote independence

c)

Conducting tutoring exclusively at night

d)

Restricting tutoring to online platforms only

7.

What expansion of reading infrastructure is proposed to build a culture of reading, including translations and public access across geographies, languages, levels, and genres?

a)

Extensive availability of enjoyable books, local/public libraries, digital libraries, school libraries, and a National Book Promotion Policy

b)

Limiting reading to classroom textbooks only

c)

Replacing libraries with mobile gaming hubs

d)

Focusing solely on English‑language books without translation

8.

Where may book clubs meet to further facilitate and promote widespread reading as per the policy’s proposals?

a)

In public/school libraries

b)

Only in private homes

c)

Exclusively in university auditoriums

d)

Only on social media platforms

9.

What health and nutrition measures are proposed to address undernourishment and improve learning, including scheduling considerations for cognitively demanding subjects?

a)

Healthy meals, mental health support, community involvement, and leveraging morning hours after a nutritious breakfast

b)

Eliminating school meals to reduce costs

c)

Scheduling demanding subjects late at night

d)

Providing only sugary snacks during class

10.

In locations where hot meals are not possible, what kind of provision is suggested for school nutrition?

a)

A simple but nutritious meal such as groundnuts/chana mixed with jaggery and/or local fruits

b)

Skipping meals and extending study hours

c)

Only bottled energy drinks

d)

Outsourcing meals exclusively to fast‑food chains

11.

What routine health measure shall all school children undergo as part of ensuring optimal learning conditions?

a)

Regular health check‑ups

b)

Monthly standardized testing

c)

Daily physical fitness competitions

d)

Weekly vision training workshops

12.

According to the National Education Policy 2020, NIOS and State Open Schools will expand programmes to serve learners unable to attend a physical school. Which entities are specifically mentioned as being expanded and strengthened for this purpose?

a)

NIOS and State Open Schools

b)

Kendriya Vidyalayas

c)

Indian Institutes of Technology

d)

Private coaching centers

13.

The National Education Policy 2020 states that NIOS and State Open Schools will offer A, B, and C levels. These levels are equivalent to which grades in the formal school system?

a)

Grades 3, 5, and 8

b)

Grades 1, 4, and 7

c)

Grades 6, 9, and 12

d)

Grades 2, 5, and 9

14.

As per the policy, secondary education programmes offered by NIOS and State Open Schools are equivalent to which grades?

a)

Grades 10 and 12

b)

Grades 8 and 9

c)

Grades 11 and 13

d)

Grades 5 and 6

15.

States are encouraged to promote regional languages in open schooling by which action described in the National Education Policy 2020?

a)

Establishing or strengthening State Institutes of Open Schooling (SIOS)

b)

Mandating English-medium instruction in all subjects

c)

Eliminating language courses from open schooling

d)

Replacing NIOS with private providers

16.

To enable innovation in school models, the National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes that requirements for schools will be made less restrictive, with a focus on learning outcomes. Which regulatory shift is highlighted?

a)

Less emphasis on inputs and greater emphasis on output potential concerning desired learning outcomes

b)

Greater emphasis on inputs such as infrastructure and less emphasis on outcomes

c)

Exclusive focus on standardized testing inputs

d)

Uniform input regulations for all schools with no outcome measurement

17.

The policy describes involving community and alumni in volunteer efforts to enhance learning. Which of the following activities is specifically mentioned?

a)

One-on-one tutoring

b)

Mandatory weekend classes

c)

Fee subsidies for private tuition

d)

Residential schooling for all

18.

The policy notes that databases of literate volunteers, retired scientists/government/semi-government employees, alumni, and educators will be created. What is the primary purpose of these databases?

a)

To suitably garner support of active and healthy senior citizens, school alumni, and local community members for enhancing learning

b)

To track student attendance across states

c)

To manage school infrastructure procurement

d)

To centralize teacher payroll processing

19.

School education will be guided by a 5+3+3+4 design. Which grades are included in the Middle Stage under this design?

a)

Grades 6–8

b)

Grades 3–5

c)

Grades 1–2

d)

Grades 9–12

20.

Under the 5+3+3+4 design, what age range does the Foundational Stage cover when combining 3 years of Anganwadi/pre-school with 2 years of primary school (Grades 1–2)?

a)

Ages 3–8

b)

Ages 8–11

c)

Ages 11–14

d)

Ages 14–18

21.

Which grades are included in the Secondary Stage, as described in the National Education Policy 2020?

a)

Grades 9–12, in two phases (9–10 and 11–12)

b)

Grades 6–8

c)

Grades 3–5

d)

Grades 1–2

22.

The Foundational Stage will consist of five years of flexible, multilevel, play/activity-based learning guided by ECCE. Which features are emphasized for this stage? Select all that apply.

a)

Play-based learning

b)

Activity-based learning

c)

Exclusive reliance on heavy textbooks

d)

Multilevel learning

23.

The Preparatory Stage will build on the play, discovery, and activity-based pedagogy of the Foundational Stage and begin to incorporate light textbooks and interactive classroom learning. Which goal is highlighted for this stage?

a)

Laying solid groundwork across subjects including reading, writing, speaking, physical education, art, languages, science, and mathematics

b)

Focusing only on mathematics and science

c)

Eliminating physical education and arts from the curriculum

d)

Introducing specialized subjects with no experiential learning

24.

The Middle Stage introduces subject teachers and discussion of more abstract concepts across sciences, mathematics, arts, social sciences, and humanities. Which approach is emphasized?

a)

Experiential learning within each subject and exploration of relations among different subjects

b)

Memorization-only learning with no cross-subject exploration

c)

Early specialization into a single subject

d)

Removal of arts and humanities

25.

The Secondary Stage comprises four years of multidisciplinary study building on the subject-oriented style of the Middle Stage. Which statements are consistent with this stage? Select all that apply.

a)

Greater depth and critical thinking

b)

Greater attention to life aspirations

c)

Greater flexibility and student choice of subjects

d)

Mandatory exit after Grade 10

26.

According to the National Education Policy 2020, what option regarding programme duration is available to students in the Secondary Stage?

a)

Students may choose to exit after Grade 10

b)

Students must continue until Grade 12 without exception

c)

Students may exit only after Grade 8

d)

Students must complete a compulsory preparatory year after Grade 12

27.

According to National Education Policy 2020 (Page 8), secondary school students will have increased flexibility and choice of subjects so they can design their own paths of study and life plans. Which statement best describes how subject boundaries are treated in this vision?

a)

Hard separations will be maintained between curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular areas

b)

Streams will be strictly divided into vocational and academic with limited crossover

c)

There will be no hard separation among curricular, extracurricular, or co-curricular areas, or among arts, humanities, and sciences

d)

Students must select from a fixed set of subjects with no variation year to year

28.

Page 8 states that subjects like physical education, arts and crafts, and vocational skills will be incorporated throughout the school curriculum alongside science, humanities, and mathematics, with consideration for what is interesting and safe at each age. What is the intended benefit of this inclusion?

a)

To reduce exposure to non-academic activities

b)

To enable holistic development and wider course choice across grades

c)

To track students early into specialized career paths only

d)

To standardize identical subject lists for all regions

29.

On Page 8, the policy notes that each of the four stages of school education may consider moving towards systems such as semesters or alternate-day teaching to allow inclusion of shorter modules and greater subject exposure. What overarching aim do these methods seek to achieve?

a)

Increase teaching hours without changing pedagogy

b)

Provide greater flexibility and enjoyment across a wider range of subjects

c)

Eliminate vocational subjects from the timetable

d)

Ensure uniform national timetables for all schools

30.

Page 8 emphasizes multilingualism and the power of language. Up to which grade is the medium of instruction to be the home language/mother tongue/local language wherever possible, with a preference stated for extending further?

a)

Up to Grade 3 only

b)

Up to Grade 5, preferably till Grade 8 and beyond

c)

Only in the Foundational Stage

d)

Only for private schools

31.

When home language/mother tongue textbooks are not available, Page 8 specifies that the language of transaction between teachers and students should remain the home language/mother tongue wherever possible. What additional approach are teachers encouraged to use in such cases?

a)

Monolingual instruction in the national language

b)

A bilingual approach, including bilingual teaching–learning materials

c)

Complete switch to English-medium instruction

d)

Use only oral explanations without textbooks

32.

Page 8 explains that high-quality textbooks, including in science, will be made available in home languages/mother tongue and that efforts will bridge any gaps between the child’s language and the medium of teaching. What is the stated principle about language and medium of instruction?

a)

A language must be the medium of instruction to be taught and learned well

b)

Languages will be taught only if they match the school’s official medium

c)

A language does not need to be the medium of instruction to be taught and learned well

d)

Only regional languages can serve as mediums of instruction

33.

The policy on Page 8 cites research that children pick up languages extremely quickly between ages 2 and 8 and that multilingualism has cognitive benefits. What implementation strategy follows from this finding?

a)

Delay exposure to additional languages until Grade 6

b)

Expose children to different languages early, with particular emphasis on the mother tongue starting from the Foundational Stage

c)

Restrict early grades to a single language to avoid confusion

d)

Teach foreign languages only after primary school

34.

As described on Page 8, how will all languages be taught to young students to ensure high quality learning?

a)

Through rote memorization with minimal interaction

b)

In an enjoyable and interactive style, with plenty of conversation, early reading, and subsequent writing in the mother tongue in early years

c)

Only via digital modules without classroom discussion

d)

By focusing solely on grammar drills in later grades

35.

Page 8 outlines a major effort by governments to invest in language teachers across regional languages in India, particularly for languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. What additional measure is suggested to meet teacher demand across States?

a)

Centralized assignment of teachers without State coordination

b)

Bilateral agreements among States to hire teachers from each other

c)

Closure of language programs with low enrollment

d)

Importing teachers only from non-Indian institutions

36.

To promote multilingualism, Page 8 mentions that States may encourage the study of Indian languages across the country and that the three-language formula will be satisfied. What role is highlighted for technology in this context?

a)

Limiting access to language resources to reduce screen time

b)

Replacing teachers with automated systems

c)

Using technology to teach and learn different languages and to popularize language learning

d)

Standardizing one national language platform while discouraging regional content

37.

According to the National Education Policy 2020, under the three-language formula, what is required about the languages learned by children?

a)

At least two of the three languages must be native to India

b)

All three languages must be foreign languages

c)

Exactly one of the three languages must be native to India

38.

Under the policy’s flexible three-language formula, when may students change one or more of the languages they are studying, and what condition must they meet?

a)

In Grade 6 or 7, provided they demonstrate basic proficiency in three languages (including one language of India at the literature level) by the end of secondary school

b)

In Grade 3, with no proficiency requirements

c)

Only in Grade 10, provided they demonstrate fluency in one language

39.

What is the stated purpose of preparing high-quality bilingual textbooks for science and mathematics?

a)

To enable students to think and speak about these subjects in their home language/mother tongue and in English

b)

To eliminate the use of English in science and mathematics

c)

To replace subject teaching with translation exercises

40.

What broader educational and cultural point does the policy make about India’s languages and literature?

a)

They are among the richest, most scientific, most beautiful, and most expressive, helping form India’s national identity and wealth

b)

They are primarily utilitarian and lack aesthetic value

c)

They should be minimized to promote a single national language

41.

For purposes of cultural enrichment and national integration, what should all young Indians be aware of, according to the policy?

a)

The rich and vast array of languages of their country and the treasures those languages and their literatures contain

b)

Only the language spoken in their immediate region

c)

Primarily foreign languages and literatures

42.

In the fun project/activity ‘The Languages of India’ (under the ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ initiative) scheduled sometime in Grades 6–8, what is the stance on assessment?

a)

It is a joyful activity and would not involve any form of assessment

b)

It requires formal examinations at the end of each term

c)

It is graded strictly on memorization tests

43.

In ‘The Languages of India’ activity, which elements of the unity and diversity of Indian languages are students expected to learn?

a)

Their common phonetic and scientifically-arranged alphabets and scripts

b)

Their common grammatical structures and origins

c)

Sources of vocabularies from Sanskrit and other classical languages

44.

Beyond structural features, what additional learning is included in ‘The Languages of India’ activity?

a)

Learning commonly spoken phrases and sentences in every major language of India, and learning about the rich and uplifting literature of each (through suitable translations as necessary)

b)

Studying only the mother tongue with no exposure to other languages

c)

Memorizing isolated word lists without context

45.

Which constitutional listing is explicitly cited to underscore Sanskrit’s status as an important modern language?

a)

The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India

b)

The Directive Principles of State Policy

c)

The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India

46.

How does the policy compare the volume of Sanskrit’s classical literature with that of Latin and Greek?

a)

Sanskrit’s classical literature is greater in volume than that of Latin and Greek put together

b)

It is comparable only to Latin

c)

It is smaller than the combined literature of Latin and Greek

47.

At what educational levels will Sanskrit be offered according to the policy, and in what way?

a)

At all levels of school and higher education as an option in the three-language formula

b)

Only at the university level as a compulsory subject

c)

Only in primary school as a casual club activity

48.

Which approach and materials are specified to make Sanskrit study interesting, experiential, and relevant, particularly in pronunciation?

a)

Use of Sanskrit Knowledge Systems, with foundational and middle school textbooks written in Simple Standard Sanskrit (SSS) to teach Sanskrit through Sanskrit (STS)

b)

Use of exclusively English explanations with no Sanskrit texts

c)

Elimination of phonetics from the curriculum

49.

Which of the following are named in the policy as classical languages of India with extremely rich literature?

a)

Tamil

b)

Telugu

c)

Kannada

d)

Gujarati

50.

Which set of additional classical languages is named for preservation due to their richness and for the pleasure and enrichment of posterity?

a)

Pali, Persian, and Prakrit

b)

Hindi, Punjabi, and Marathi

c)

Urdu, Sindhi, and Kashmiri

51.

According to the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) described in the passage, which body will undertake its formulation based on NEP 2020 and frontline curriculum needs, and make it available in regional languages with revisions every 5–10 years?

a)

State Education Departments

b)

NCERT after consultations with stakeholders

c)

University Grants Commission

d)

National Assessment Centre (PARAKH)

52.

The section on National Textbooks with Local Content and Flavour states that school textbooks should contain essential core material important at the national level while allowing for local nuances and supplementary material. What is the primary instructional emphasis that accompanies this change in textbooks?

a)

Memorization of facts through end-of-term exams

b)

Constructive learning rather than rote learning

c)

Exclusive focus on international content

d)

Removal of examples and applications

53.

In the textbook policy described, schools and teachers will have choices among a set of textbooks that contain requisite national and local material. What is the stated purpose of this choice?

a)

To standardize pedagogy across all schools

b)

To ensure teachers use only centrally printed books

c)

To allow teaching suited to their pedagogical styles and their students’ and communities’ needs

d)

To eliminate supplementary materials entirely

54.

The passage outlines measures to provide high‑quality textbooks at the lowest possible cost. Which combination of actions is explicitly mentioned?

a)

Using high‑quality materials developed by NCERT with SCERTs

b)

Funding through public‑philanthropic partnerships and incentivized crowd sourcing

c)

States preparing their own curricula and textbooks incorporating State flavour

d)

Restricting availability to English‑language editions only

55.

What priority regarding language availability of textbooks is emphasized in the passage?

a)

Availability in regional languages will be a top priority

b)

Textbooks will be translated only upon request

c)

Only bilingual editions will be provided

d)

Language availability is left to private publishers

56.

What accessibility and environmental measure related to textbooks is specified?

a)

All textbooks will be hardcover to increase durability

b)

Access to downloadable and printable versions will be provided by all States/UTs and NCERT to help conserve the environment and reduce logistical burden

c)

Schools must purchase digital licenses from private vendors

d)

Printed textbooks will be phased out completely within two years

57.

The passage states that efforts will be made to reduce the weight of school bags and textbooks. Who will undertake these concerted efforts through suitable changes in curriculum and pedagogy?

a)

Only private schools

b)

NCERT, SCERTs, schools, and educators

c)

Parents’ associations

d)

International agencies

58.

Under Transforming Assessment for Student Development, what is the described shift in the culture of assessment?

a)

From regular formative to primarily summative

b)

From competency‑based assessment to rote memorization

c)

From summative tests of rote memorization to more regular, formative, competency‑based assessment that promotes learning and tests higher‑order skills

d)

From national standards to school‑level discretion only

59.

According to the passage, what is identified as the primary purpose of assessment within the schooling system?

a)

Ranking students for university admissions

b)

Providing grades for report cards only

c)

Guiding learning for students and teachers and enabling the system to revise teaching‑learning processes to optimize development

d)

Detecting cheating during exams

60.

What redesign of student progress reporting is proposed, and under whose guidance will it be carried out?

a)

A brief term‑end mark sheet designed by individual schools under private consultancy

b)

A holistic 360‑degree, multidimensional progress card reflecting progress and uniqueness, redesigned by States/UTs under guidance from the proposed National Assessment Centre, NCERT, and SCERTs, and communicated by schools to parents

c)

An international standardized score report issued by UGC

d)

A single numeric proficiency index generated by automated testing firms

61.

According to the policy, promotions and salary increases for teachers will be based on outcomes of performance appraisal rather than on length of tenure or seniority.

a)

Length of tenure

b)

Seniority

c)

Outcomes of performance appraisal

d)

Age of the teacher

62.

Professional standards for teachers will be reviewed and revised in 2030 and thereafter at intervals of ten years.

a)

Reviewed in 2025 and every five years

b)

Reviewed in 2030 and every ten years

c)

Reviewed in 2030 and every five years

d)

Reviewed annually beginning in 2022

63.

The policy notes an urgent need for additional special educators for certain areas of school education, including teaching children with disabilities/Divyang children at the Middle and Secondary school level and teaching for specific learning disabilities.

a)

Early childhood education only

b)

Children with disabilities at Middle and Secondary level and specific learning disabilities

c)

Gifted education exclusively

d)

Adult education programmes

64.

Such special educators are expected to have subject-teaching knowledge along with the relevant skills for understanding the special requirements of children.

a)

Only broad administrative skills

b)

Only subject knowledge without pedagogy

c)

Subject-teaching knowledge plus skills to understand special requirements

d)

Focus on tenure-based progression

65.

These areas for special educators could be developed as secondary specializations for subject teachers or generalist teachers during or after pre-service teacher preparation.

a)

Mandatory primary specialization only

b)

Secondary specializations for subject or generalist teachers

c)

Outsourced short workshops only

d)

Non-academic volunteer programmes

66.

Courses for special educator preparation will be offered as certificate courses in the pre-service as well as in-service mode, either full time or as part-time/blended courses, at multidisciplinary colleges or universities.

a)

Only full-time residential programmes

b)

Only in-service weekend seminars

c)

Certificate courses offered in pre-service and in-service, full-time or part-time/blended, at multidisciplinary institutions

d)

Online self-study modules without accreditation

67.

Teacher education will gradually be moved by 2030 into multidisciplinary colleges and universities, which will aim to house outstanding education departments offering B.Ed., M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees in education.

a)

Remain in single-purpose teacher training institutes

b)

Move by 2030 into multidisciplinary colleges and universities with strong education departments

c)

Shift entirely to online-only platforms

d)

Be centralized under a national academy only

68.

By 2030, the minimum degree qualification for teaching will be a 4-year integrated B.Ed. that includes strong practicum training in the form of student-teaching at local schools.

a)

A 2-year diploma in education

b)

A 3-year Bachelor of Arts

c)

A 4-year integrated B.Ed. with strong practicum

d)

Only a Master’s degree without practicum

69.

The 2-year B.Ed. programmes will be offered by the same multidisciplinary institutions that offer the 4-year integrated B.Ed. and are intended for those who already have Bachelor’s degrees in other specialized subjects.

a)

For students without any prior degree

b)

For those with Bachelor’s degrees in other specialized subjects

c)

For in-service teachers only

d)

For international students only

70.

The 1-year B.Ed. programme is intended for those who have completed the equivalent of 4-year multidisciplinary Bachelor’s degrees or who have a Master’s degree in a specialty and wish to become a subject teacher in that specialty.

a)

For early school leavers

b)

For those with no prior higher education

c)

For those with a 4-year multidisciplinary Bachelor’s equivalent or a relevant Master’s degree

d)

For administrative staff seeking certification

71.

All B.Ed. degrees will be offered only by accredited multidisciplinary higher education institutions, including those offering the 4-year in-class integrated B.Ed. and having accreditation for ODL to offer high-quality B.Ed. programmes in blended or ODL mode for remote students or in-service teachers aiming to enhance qualifications.

a)

By any private training center without accreditation

b)

Only by accredited multidisciplinary higher education institutions, including blended or ODL where appropriately accredited

c)

Exclusively by single-discipline teacher colleges

d)

Through informal apprenticeships without degree awarding

72.

B.Ed. programmes will include strong practicum training in the form of in-classroom teaching at local schools.

a)

No practicum requirement

b)

Virtual simulations only

c)

In-classroom teaching at local schools

d)

Observation hours without teaching

73.

B.Ed. programmes will emphasize pedagogy, including foundational literacy and numeracy, multi-level teaching and evaluation, teaching children with disabilities, teaching children with special interests or talents, use of educational technology, and learner-centered and collaborative learning.

a)

Foundational literacy and numeracy

b)

Teaching children with disabilities

c)

Eliminating educational technology

d)

Learner-centered and collaborative learning

74.

While teaching any subject or performing any activity, B.Ed. programmes will emphasize the practice of the Fundamental Duties under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution along with other Constitutional provisions.

a)

Only memorizing Constitutional articles without practice

b)

Emphasis on Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) while teaching or performing any activity

c)

Ignoring Constitutional provisions in pedagogy

d)

Focusing solely on examination preparation

75.

B.Ed. programmes will appropriately integrate environmental awareness and sensitivity towards conservation and sustainable development so that environment education becomes an integral part of school curricula.

a)

Exclude environmental topics from school curricula

b)

Treat environment education as an optional club activity

c)

Integrate environmental awareness and sensitivity into school curricula

d)

Delay environment education until university level

76.

According to the policy text, where will special shorter local teacher education programmes be made available for eminent local persons to teach as master instructors for promoting local professions, knowledge, and skills such as local art, music, agriculture, business, sports, carpentry, and other vocational crafts?

a)

At BITEs, DIETs, or school complexes themselves

b)

Only at central universities

c)

Exclusively through online platforms

d)

At private coaching centers

77.

The policy states that shorter post-B.Ed. certification courses will be made widely available at multidisciplinary colleges and universities. Which purpose is explicitly mentioned for these courses?

a)

To specialize in teaching students with disabilities

b)

To replace foundational teacher training entirely

c)

To focus solely on sports coaching

d)

To certify teachers only for primary grades

78.

According to the text, shorter post-B.Ed. certification courses may help teachers move into leadership and management positions in the schooling system.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

The text notes that shorter post-B.Ed. certification courses can help teachers move from one stage to another between foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary stages.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What role will NCERT play with respect to varied international pedagogical approaches for teaching particular subjects, as recognized in the policy document?

a)

Study, research, document, and compile approaches and make recommendations

b)

License foreign curricula directly for all Indian schools

c)

Ban the use of non-Indian pedagogies

d)

Publish only textbook solutions without pedagogical study

81.

By 2021, which body will formulate a new and comprehensive National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) based on the principles of the National Education Policy 2020, and in consultation with which institution?

a)

NCTE in consultation with NCERT

b)

NCERT in consultation with UGC

c)

UGC in consultation with AICTE

d)

State Governments in consultation with NIOS

82.

Which of the following are stated as stakeholders to be consulted in developing the NCFTE 2021 framework?

a)

State Governments

b)

Relevant Ministries/Departments of Central Government

c)

Various expert bodies

d)

Private tutoring companies

83.

The text specifies that NCFTE 2021 will be made available in all regional languages and will also factor in requirements of teacher education curricula for vocational education.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

How frequently will the NCFTE be revised thereafter, according to the text?

a)

Once every 5–10 years

b)

Every year

c)

Only once every 25 years

d)

Never revised

85.

To fully restore the integrity of the teacher education system, what action does the policy state will be taken against substandard stand-alone Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) running in the country?

a)

Stringent action, including shutting them down if required

b)

Provide unconditional financial support

c)

Convert all TEIs into universities

d)

Ignore quality concerns

86.

In Section 6.1, what does the policy identify as the single greatest tool for achieving social justice and equality, and for enabling every citizen to contribute to the nation?

a)

Education

b)

Tax reforms

c)

Industrialization

d)

Digital marketing

87.

Section 6.1 emphasizes the need to bridge social category gaps in which areas of school education?

a)

Access

b)

Participation

c)

Learning outcomes

d)

Uniform design

88.

According to Section 6.1, the education system must aim to ensure that no child loses any opportunity to learn and excel because of circumstances of birth or background.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Section 6.2 states that large disparities remain especially at which level of school education, particularly for socio-economically disadvantaged groups?

a)

Secondary level

b)

Pre-primary level

c)

Doctoral studies

d)

Teacher training institutes

90.

Which of the following are included among Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) as categorized in Section 6.2?

a)

Gender identities (particularly female and transgender individuals)

b)

Socio-cultural identities (such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, and minorities)

c)

Geographical identities (students from villages, small towns, and aspirational districts)

d)

Individuals with disabilities (including learning disabilities)

91.

Section 6.2 lists socio-economic conditions among SEDGs. Which examples are explicitly mentioned?

a)

Migrant communities

b)

Low income households

c)

Children in vulnerable situations, victims or children of trafficking, orphans including child beggars in urban areas

d)

High-net-worth families

92.

What trend in enrolments is noted in Section 6.2 despite overall steady increases from Grade 1 to Grade 12?

a)

Declines are more pronounced for many SEDGs, with even greater declines for female students within these groups

b)

Enrolments decline only for elite urban schools

c)

Enrolments increase uniformly for all groups without exception

d)

Male enrolments decline while female enrolments always increase

93.

According to Section 6.2, the decline in enrolments for SEDGs is described as even steeper in which part of education?

a)

Higher education

b)

Foundational stage only

c)

Vocational certifications exclusively

d)

Informal community learning