30 Questions
According to the given text, what will be the primary focus of teaching ethical reasoning to students?
Developing a logical framework for making ethical decisions
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of ethical reasoning in the text?
Developing a competitive spirit among students
What will be shown to students at appropriate points throughout the school curriculum?
Video documentaries on inspirational luminaries of India
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a value that will be developed in students through ethical reasoning?
Materialism
What will students be encouraged to do as part of cultural exchange programmes?
Visit different States
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the given text?
Students will be encouraged to follow a specific religion.
What is one of the key components of adequate and safe infrastructure in schools mentioned in the text?
Computing devices
Why is in-service training important for teachers according to the text?
To enhance teaching effectiveness
What is one benefit of creating school complexes as mentioned in the text?
Enabling cross-school relationships
How can the hiring of teachers to school complexes benefit the education system?
Encouraging sharing of best practices
What result could the creation of school complexes have on small schools, according to the text?
Enhancing sharing of best practices
Why is it important for teachers at very small schools not to remain isolated?
To promote collaboration and sharing best practices
According to the passage, what is the primary aim of the National Education Policy 2020?
To create a new education system aligned with 21st century goals
What does the Policy emphasize in terms of individual development?
Development of cognitive, social, ethical, and emotional capacities
What is one of the goals mentioned regarding access to education?
Equitable access to the highest quality education for all learners
Which aspect of the current education system does the passage suggest needs bridging?
The gap between learning outcomes and required standards
How does the Policy aim to bridge the identified gap?
Through reforms bringing quality, equity and integrity into the system
Which statement best describes the National Education Policy 2020?
It is the first education policy of the 21st century in India
What is the primary aim regarding textbooks mentioned in the text?
To provide high-quality textbooks at the lowest possible cost
How will the textbook materials be developed according to the text?
By NCERT in conjunction with SCERTs, and through public-philanthropic partnerships and crowd sourcing
What role will the states play in developing curricula and textbooks?
States will prepare their own curricula and textbooks based on NCERT materials
What will be the priority regarding the availability of textbooks in regional languages?
The availability of textbooks in all regional languages will be a top priority
How will access to textbooks be provided according to the text?
Access to downloadable and printable versions will be provided by all States/UTs and NCERT
What efforts will be made to reduce the weight of school bags and textbooks?
Concerted efforts will be made through suitable changes in curriculum and pedagogy
Which of the following will be an integral part of school curricula?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the special shorter local teacher education programmes mentioned in the text?
To promote local professions, knowledge, and skills
Which of the following is not mentioned as a specialized area of teaching that the shorter post-B.Ed. certification courses will be made available for?
Teaching of computer science and coding
Which of the following is not a type of local profession, knowledge, or skill that the special shorter local teacher education programmes are intended to promote?
Local mathematics
Which of the following is a key purpose of the shorter post-B.Ed. certification courses mentioned in the text?
To train teachers in specialized areas of teaching or leadership/management positions
What is the main purpose of integrating environmental awareness and sensitivity towards conservation and sustainable development into the school curriculum, as mentioned in the text?
To make environmental education an integral part of the school curriculum
Learn about the key aspects and goals of the National Education Policy 2020 aimed at achieving a high-quality and equitable education system in India by 2040.
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