National Education Policy 2020 Overview

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According to the given text, what will be the primary focus of teaching ethical reasoning to students?

Enabling students to formulate arguments from multiple perspectives

Teaching students about cheating, violence, and plagiarism

Encouraging students to embrace traditional Indian values

Developing a logical framework for making ethical decisions (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of ethical reasoning in the text?

Developing a competitive spirit among students (correct)

Embracing moral and ethical values in conducting one's life

Respect for the environment

Respect for all people and their inherent capabilities

What will be shown to students at appropriate points throughout the school curriculum?

Documentaries on ethical decision-making

Documentaries on traditional Indian values

Video documentaries on inspirational luminaries of India (correct)

Documentaries on the history of India

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a value that will be developed in students through ethical reasoning?

Materialism Signup and view all the answers

What will students be encouraged to do as part of cultural exchange programmes?

Visit different States Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the given text?

Students will be encouraged to follow a specific religion. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key components of adequate and safe infrastructure in schools mentioned in the text?

Computing devices Signup and view all the answers

Why is in-service training important for teachers according to the text?

To enhance teaching effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of creating school complexes as mentioned in the text?

Enabling cross-school relationships Signup and view all the answers

How can the hiring of teachers to school complexes benefit the education system?

Encouraging sharing of best practices Signup and view all the answers

What result could the creation of school complexes have on small schools, according to the text?

Enhancing sharing of best practices Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for teachers at very small schools not to remain isolated?

To promote collaboration and sharing best practices Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Policy emphasize in terms of individual development?

Development of cognitive, social, ethical, and emotional capacities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals mentioned regarding access to education?

Equitable access to the highest quality education for all learners Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the current education system does the passage suggest needs bridging?

The gap between learning outcomes and required standards Signup and view all the answers

How does the Policy aim to bridge the identified gap?

Through reforms bringing quality, equity and integrity into the system Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the National Education Policy 2020?

It is the first education policy of the 21st century in India Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim regarding textbooks mentioned in the text?

To provide high-quality textbooks at the lowest possible cost Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What role will the states play in developing curricula and textbooks?

States will prepare their own curricula and textbooks based on NCERT materials Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will be an integral part of school curricula?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the special shorter local teacher education programmes mentioned in the text?

To promote local professions, knowledge, and skills Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers