1.Who was the chairman of NEP 2020 drafting committee?
a). Kailasavadivoo Sivan
b).Dr. K. Kasturirangan
c).Prof. Yaspal Sharma
d).Prof. G. RajaGopal
Ans: (b).Dr. K. Kasturirangan
2.When the Union Cabinet did approved the new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020?
a).29 June 2020
b).29 July 2020
c).29 August 2020
d).29 January 2020
Ans: b).29 July 2020
3.Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) renamed as
a). Ministry of Human Development
b). Ministry of Education
c). Ministry of Higher Education
d). Ministry of Human Capital
Ans: b). Ministry of Education
4. Under the chairmanship of whom 'Committee for Evolution of the New Education Policy' submitted its report in May 2016?
a). Late Shri T.S.R. Subramanian
b). Dr. K. Kasturirangan
c).Rina Ray
d).Shri Sanjay Dhotre
Ans. a). Late Shri T.S.R. Subramanian
5. NEP 2020 stated to establish a national repository of high-quality resources on foundational literacy and numeracy on Government Digital Platform. What is the name of the Govt. Digital platform?
a). NCERT
b). DIKSHA
c). DISHA
d). NISHITHA
Ans : b). DIKSHA
6. What is the full form of ABC as per the NEP 2020?
a). Academic Basic Certificate.
b). Annual Basic Certificate.
c). Annual Bank of Credit.
d). Academic Bank of Credit.
Ans: d). Academic Bank of Credit.
7. MERUs stand for
a). “Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities”.
b). Multilingual Education and Research Universities.
c). “Multidisciplinary Education and Research undertaking”.
d). Multistage Education and Research Universities.
And: a). “Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities”.
8.The NEP 2020 replace the
a). National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
a). National Policy on Education, 1969
a). Both (a) and (b)
a). None of the Above
Ans : a). National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
9. How many the fundamental principles mentioned in National Education Policy 2020?
a). 5
b). 11
c).22
d). 20
Ans: a). 5
10.In NEP 2020, the current 10+2 system to be replaced by a new curricular structure. What is the new curricular structure?
a). 3+4+4+5
b). 5+3+3+4
c). 4+3+3+5
d). 5+4+3+3
Ans. b). 5+3+3+4
11. According to NEP 2020 the Indian education system produced great scholars such as Charaka, Nagarjuna. Find out the odd one from the list.
a). Aryabhata
b). Varahamihira
c). Xenocrates
d). Bhaskaracharya
Ans: c). Xenocrates
12. In 1964 the Indian government had appointed an education committee, How many members were there in committee?
a). 11
b). 13
c). 7
d). 17
Ans: d). 17
13. FIRST Education Policy is passed by Indian parliament in which year?
a). 1965
b). 1978
c). 1968
d). None of the above
Ans: c). 1968
14. Full form of PARAKH ?
a). Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Deployment
b). Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Highest Development
c). Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development
d). Performance Assessment, Relation, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development
Ans: d). Performance Assessment, Relation, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development
15. Full form of NCTE ?
a). National Council for Teacher Education
b). National Court for Teacher Education
c). National Council for Test Education
d). National Council for Teacher Environment
Ans: a). National Council for Teacher Education
16. By which year, the minimum degree qualification for teaching is going to be a 4-year integrated B.Ed. degree?
a). 2025
b). 2030
c). 2021
d). 2028
Ans: b). 2030
17. "As per NEP-2020, the responsibility to develop Adult Educator Framework has been given to which one of the following organisations?
a). MHRD
b). NCERT
c). NCTE
d). NIEPA"
Ans: b). NCERT
18.Operation black board was the outcome of ___________
a). NPE 1968
b). NEP 2020
c). NCF 2000
d). NPE 1986
Ans: a). NPE 1968
19. "NCF 2005 is largely based on ____________.
a). Behaviourism
b). Congnitivism
c). Humanism
d). Constructivism
Ans: d). Constructivism
20. According to NEP 2020, children pick up languages extremely quickly between the ages of 2 to 8 and multilingualism has great cognitive benefits to young students.
a). Incorrect
b). Correct
c). Impossible
d). Partially incorrect
Ans: b). Correct
21. NEP 2020 clearly stated that the three-language formula will continue to be implemented as per as the Constitutional provisions. No language will be imposed on any State.
a). False
b). True
c). Either true or false
d). Neither true nor false
Ans: b). True
22. There will be focus on preparing high-quality bilingual textbooks and teaching-learning materials for science and mathematics according to the new education policy 2020?
a). False
b). True
c). Either true or false
d). Neither true nor false
Ans: b). True
23. What is the name of the programme which has been established for promoting ‘The Languages of India’ and for the purpose of cultural enrichment as well as national integration?
a). ‘Ek Bharat Nek Bharat’
b). ‘Ek Bharat Sarv-Shrestha Bharat’
c). ‘Ek Bharat Payara Bharat’
d). ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’
Ans: d). ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’
24. Which Indian language mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, will be offered at all levels of school and higher education as an important, enriching option for students, including as an option in the three-language formula.
a). Hindi
b). Urdu
c). Tamil
d). Sanskrit
Ans: d). Sanskrit
25. It is proposed in NEP 2020 that Sanskrit textbooks at the foundational and middle school level may be written in one of the below mentioned form?
a). Standard Simple Sanskrit (SSS)
b). Simple Sanskrit Standard (SSS)
c). Sanskrit Simple Standard (SSS)
d). Simple Standard Sanskrit (SSS)
Ans: d). Simple Standard Sanskrit (SSS)
26. What is complete name of ISL?
a). Indian Symbolic Language
b). Indian Signature Language
c). Indian Sign Language
d). Indian Science Language
Ans: c). Indian Sign Language
27. GCED is stand for-----------------------
a). Global Citizenship Edification
b). Global Citizenship Education
c). Global Citizenship Elevation
d). Global Citizenship Enlightenment
Ans: b). Global Citizenship Education
28. According to NEP 2020, a practice-based curriculum for Grades 6-8 will be appropriately designed by NCERT. What will be the name of practice-based curriculum?
a). NFCSE
b). NCDSE
c). NCFSE
d). NCFCE
Ans: c). NCFSE
29. How many days have been mentioned in NEP 2020 for participating in a bagless period to intern with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters?
a). 05-day
b). 06-day
c). 08-day
d). 10-day
Ans: d). 10-day
30. How many school children in the age group of 6 to 17 years were out of the school according to the 75th household survey by NSSO in 2017-18?
a). 22 crore
b). 2.22 crore
c). 3.22 crore
d). 4.22 crore
Ans: c). 3.22 crore
31. Fill in the blank
NEP 2020 set the goal to achieve 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio in preschool to secondary level by-------------
a). 2005
b). 2030
c). 2035
d). 2040
Ans: c). 2035
32. NEP 2020 recommends that the Government of India will constitute a ‘Fund’ to build the nation’s capacity to provide equitable quality education for all girls as well as transgender students. What will be the name of the fund?
a). ‘Gender-Education Fund’
b). ‘Gender-Promotion Fund’
c). ‘Gender-Inclusion Fund’
d). ‘Gender-Employment Fund’
Ans: c). ‘Gender-Inclusion Fund’
33. What does CWSN stand for——
a). Children with Secular Needs
c). Children with Social Needs
d). Children with Special Needs
a). Children with Singular Needs
Ans: c). Children with Social Needs
34. According to U-DISE 2016–17 data, how many percent of India’s public primary schools have less than 30 students?
a). 18%
b). 28%
c). 38%
d). 48%
Ans: a). 18%
35. ECCE shall be delivered through a significantly expanded and strengthened system of early-childhood education institutions consisting of ?
a). Stand-alone Anganwadis
b). Stand-alone pre-schools
c). Anganwadis co-located with primary schools
d). All of the above
Ans: c). Anganwadis co-located with primary schools
36. NHERC stand for
a). National Economic Human Resource Council
b). National Higher Education Regulatory Council
c). National Education Human Resource Council
d). National Economic Human Right Council
Ans: b). National Higher Education Regulatory Council
37. What is the full form of the Digital learning platform DIKSHA?
d). Digital Initiative for Knowledge Sharing
b). Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing
c). Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge System
d). None of the Above
Ans: b). Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing
38. What is the name of the separate fund that is allocated for inclusion of women and transgender people in NEP?
a). Girl child education fund
b). Universal Education Fund
c). Gender Inclusion fund
d). None of the Above
Ans: c). Gender Inclusion fund
39. Which of the following reforms was included in NEP-2020?
a). Equitable and inclusive education
b). Ensuring Universal Access at All Levels
c). New Curricular and Pedagogical Structure (5+3+3+4)
d). All the above
Ans: d). All the above
40. When India did adopt Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
a). 2020
b). 2015
c). 2030
d). 2025
Ans: c). 2030
Very Important MCQ On FLN & NEP
Question 1. The Learning outcomes for Foundational learning have been divided into 3 three developmental goals:
1. Children become involved learners and connect with their immediate environment (IL)
II. Children Maintain Good Health and Well-being (HW)
III. Children show passive learning as they don't reciprocate (PL)
IV. Children Become Effective Communicators (EC)
1. 1&III
2. II, III & IV
3. II & IV
4:I, II, & IV
Answer:4:I, II, & IV
Question 2. What kind of Pedagogy has been recommended as per the FLN?
1. Inquiry Based Pedagogy
2. Constructivist Pedagogy
3. Reflective Pedagogy
4.Toy-Based Pedagogy
Answer : 4.Toy-Based Pedagogy
Question 3. As per the FLN, The major aspects and components of early mathematics are:
I. Pre-Number Concepts
II. Algebra
III. Measurement
IV. Shapes and Spatial Understanding
1.I,II&III
2. II & IV
3. I, III & IV
4. II & III
Answer: Option 3:1, III & IV
Question 4. The key components in Foundational Language and Literacy are:
1. Oral Language Development:
II. Reading Comprehension
III. Culture of Reading/Inclination towards Reading
IV. Reading Fluency testbook
1. I & III
2.I,II,III&IV
3. III & IV
4. I & II
Answer: 2. I, II, III & IV
Question 5. According to NEP 2020, what is the full form of ECCE?
1. Education of a caring child in elementary class
2. Elementary classes of child education
3. Educational classes for caring early childhood
4. Early Childhood Care and Education
Answer: 4: Early Childhood Care and Education
Question 6. The new education policy is based on pillars, how many pillars does NEP-2020 have?
1.5
2.4
3.3
4. 8
Answer : 1:5
Question 7. National Education Policy 2020 recommends-
1. Multilingualism
2. Monolingualism
3. Standardization of curriculum
4. Standardization of assessment.
Answer :1: Multilingualism
Question 8. National Education Policy 2020 states that learning should be
1 Content oriented
2. Textbook centric
3 Experiential
4. Behavioristic
Answer: 3: Experiential
Question 9.National Education Policy 2020 lays emphasis on
1. learning-for-exams
2. rote learning
3. Practice and drill
4. conceptual understanding
Answer : 4: conceptual understanding
Question 10.In the context of assessment, what kind of report card for students has been proposed in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
1. Report cards specifying relative performance of the student in comparison to others
2. Report cards of students performance in paper and pencil tests through the year.
3. 360 degree multi-dimensional report card
4. summative uni-dimensional report cards
Answer : 3: 360 degree multi-dimensional report card.
Question 11. National Education Policy 2020 proposes pedagogical shift from
1. constructivism, behaviorism
2 rote learning, conceptual understanding
3. inquiry based learning, drill and practice
4. assessment for learning, assessment of learning
Answer : 2. rote learning; conceptual understanding
Question 12. National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes on-
1. flexible multi-level activity based learning
2 only the aspects related to cognitive development of children.
3. standardization of a national curriculum.
4. measurement of memorization abilities of children
Answer : 1: flexible multi-level activity based learning.
Question 13. As per National Education Policy 2020, assessment of learners should include the progress as well as uniqueness of learners in-
1. cognitive, social, spiritual domains.
2 cognitive, physical domains.
3. cognitive, affective, psychomotor domains.
4. physical, physiological, psychological domains
Answer : 3: cognitive, affective, psychomotor domains.
Question 14. National Education Policy 2020 proposes-
(i) reduction in content of school curriculum.
(ii) increased flexibility of school curriculum.
(iii) emphasis on rote learning.
(iv) emphasis on critical thinking
1. ii, iv
2. i,ii,iii
3. i,ii,iv
4. ii,iii,iv
Answer: 3: i,ii,iv
Question 15. The FLN Mission will be implemented by
1. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
2. Ministry of Education (MOE)
3. NITI Aayog
4. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)
Answer : 2. Ministry of Education (MOE)
Multiple Choice Questions on NEP, 2020
1. How many the fundamental principles mentioned in National Education Policy 2020?
a. 5
b. 11
c. 22
d. 20
Ans: A
2. National Education Policy 2020 replaced by a new pedagogical and curricular structure. What is the new curricular structure according to NEP 2020?
A. “3+4+4+5” model
B. “5+3+3+4” model
C. “4+3+3+5” model
D. “5+4+3+3” model
Ans: B
3. What is the age group covered in school education according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?
A. 16-18
B. 3-18
C. 6-18
D. 5-18
Ans: B
4. What are the classes which cover at “Secondary “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?
A. Class 6 to 9
B. Class 9 to 12
C. Class 6 to 8
D. Class 11 to 12
Ans: B
5. What are the classes which cover at “Middle “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?
A. Class 6 to 9
B. Class 9 to 12
C. Class 6 to 8
D. Class 11 to 12
Ans: C
6. What are the classes which cover at “Preparatory “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?
A. Class 6 to 9
B. Class 3 to 5
C. Class 6 to 8
D. Class 1 to 2
Ans: B
7. What are the classes which cover at “Foundational “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?
A. Covers only (Class 1 & 2)
B. Covers only (Anganwadi/ pre-school/Balvatika)
C. Covers (Anganwadi/ pre-school/Balvatika) and 2 years (Class 1 & 2)
D.Covers up to class 5
Ans: C
8. How much (percent %) of a child’s cumulative brain development occurs prior to the age of 6 according to NEP 2020?
A. Over 85%
B. Over 95%
C. Over 75%
7. Over 65%
Ans: A
9. NEP proposed that universal provisioning of quality early childhood development, care, and education must be achieved. What is timeline for this?
A. 2030
B. 2035
C. 2040
D. 2025
Ans: A
10. What is timeline to ensure that all students entering Grade 1 are school ready according to National Education Policy 2020?
A. 2035
B. 2040
C. 2025
D. 2030
Ans: D
11. Under the chairmanship of whom ‘Committee for Evolution of the New Education Policy’ submitted its report in May 2016?
A. Dr. K. Kasturirangan
B. Late Shri T.S.R. Subramanian
C. Vijay Kelkar.
D. Ashok Mehta.
Ans: B
12. The NEP 2020 replace the
A. National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
B. National Policy on Education, 1969
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the Above
Ans : A
13. Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) renamed as
A. Ministry of Human Development
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Higher Education
D. Ministry of Human Capital
Ans: B
14.The current 10+2 school curriculum to be replaced by a new
A. 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
B. 5+4+3+3 curricular structure
C. 5+2+2+4 curricular structure
D. 2+3+3+4 curricular structure
Ans: A
15.Consider the following statement relating to new education policy committees
I.K Kasturirangan Committee
II. TSR Subramanian Committee
III. Vaghul Committee
IV . Urjit Patel Committee
Select Correct answer code given below
A. I and II Only
B. I, III, IV Only
C. I, II, III and IV
D. II and III Only
And: A
16.……. will be created as an apex body for fostering a strong research culture and building research capacity across higher education as per NEP 2020.
A. National Commission Foundation
B. Higher Commission Education
C. National Research Foundation
D. None of the above
Ans: C
17.As per the policy public investment in education will be increased from the current 4.3% to
A. 4% of GDP
B. 7% of GDP
C. 6.6% of GDP
D. 6% of GDP
Ans: D
18. The new policy aims in the higher education to improve the Gross Enrollment Ratio from 26.3% to 50% by
A. 2030
B. 2035
C. 2025
D. 2040
Ans: B
19.Consider the following statement regarding the foundational pillars in NEP 2020
I. Accessibility
II. Affordability
III. Accountability
IV. Quality
V. Equity
VI. Access
Select Correct answer given code below
A. I, II, III, IV Only
B. I, II, III Only
C. I, II, III, IV, V
D. I, II, III, IV, V & VI Only
Ans: D
20. Which is not an educational committee ?
A. Ashok Mehta Committee
B. Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee
C. D. S. Kothari Committee
D. T. S. R. Subramaniam Committee
Ans: A
21.Consider the following statements regarding the National Research Foundation (NRF):
I. It is to be set-up as an autonomous body envisaged under the NEP 2020.
II. The NRF aims to fund researchers working across streams in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. I Only
B. II Only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: C
22. According to the National Education Policy 2020 by how much percent the Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education to be raised?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 35%
D. 40%
Ans: B
23. The vocational education will start from
A. Class 5th
B. Class 6th
C. Class 8th
D. Class 7th.
Ans: B
24. NEP 2020 recommends that ‘Fund’ to build the nation’s capacity to provide equitable quality education for all girls as well as transgender students. What will be the name of the fund?
A. ‘Gender-Employment Fund’
B. ‘Gender-Inclusion Fund’
C. ‘Gender-Promotion Fund’
D. ‘Gender-Education Fund’
Ans: B
25. NEP 2020 stated to establish a national repository of high-quality resources on foundational literacy and numeracy on Government Digital Platform. What is the name of the Govt. Digital platform?
A. NCERT
B. DIKSHA
C. DISHA
D. NISHITHA
Ans : B
26. Consider the following statements regarding languages in NEP 2020
i. It will promote ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ initiative.
ii. Three language formula with greater flexibility.
iii. All Classical languages will be available in school as options.
Select CORRECT code given below
A. i Only
B. ii Only
C. i, ii and iii
D. i and ii Only
Ans: C
27. MERUs stand for
A. “Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities”.
B. Multilingual Education and Research Universities.
C. “Multidisciplinary Education and Research undertaking”.
D. Multistage Education and Research Universities.
And: A
28. How much percentage of the total GDP spends on the research and innovation in India at current time?
A. 0.69% of GDP.
B. 2.69 % Of GDP.
C. 3.25 % Of GDP.
D. 4.25 % Of GDP.
Ans: A
29. NEP 2020 proposed to set up a National Assessment Centre. What is the name of NAC?
A. NTA
B. PARAKH
C. UGC
D. NAC
Ans: B
30. What is the objective to National Assessment Centre, PARAKH?
A. setting question paper and organizing exams
B. setting questions paper for board exam
C. setting norms, standards, and guidelines
D. setting question papers for UGC
Ans: C
31. Which government organizations will develop guidelines for the education of gifted children?
A. NCERT and NCFCS
B. NCERT and NCTE
C. NCERT and NTA
D. NCERT and SCERT
Ans: B
32. NEP 2020 proposed ‘Professional Standard Setting Body (PSSB)’ will develop common guiding set of principles for the teacher? What will be the name of organization?
A. Professional Standard Setting Body (PSSB)
B. General Education Council (GEC)
C. National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)
D. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Ans: C
33. According to NEP 2020
i. Setting up of Gender Inclusion Fund for Female and Transgender students
ii. Setting up of Special Education Zones (SEZs) for large population from SEDGs(Socio-economically Disadvantaged Groups)
Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT ?
A. i Only
B. ii Only
C. Neither i nor ii
D. Both i & ii
Ans: D
34.New Policy aims for Universalization of Education from pre-school to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio in school by
A. 2023
B. 2030
C. 2025
D. 2035
And: B
35. What is the full form of ABC as per the NEP 2020?
A. Academic Basic Certificate.
B. Annual Basic Certificate.
C. Annual Bank of Credit.
D. Academic Bank of Credit.
Ans: D
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1. New Policy aims for Universalisation of Education from pre-school to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio in school by
a. 2022
b. 2025
c. 2030
d. 2035
✓ (c) 2030.
2. Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) renamed as
a. Ministry of Human Development
b. Ministry of Education
c. Ministry of Human Rights
d. Ministry of Human Capital
✓ (b) Ministry of Education
3. Who is the last minister of MHRD and first minister of Education ?
a. Piyush Goel
b. Kapil Sibbal
c. Ramesh Pokhriyal
d. Jairam Ramesh
✓ (c) Ramesh Pokhriyal.
4. The current 10+2 school curriculum to be replaced by a new
a. 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
b. 2+3+3+4 curricular structure
c. 5+4+3+3 curricular structure
d. 5+2+2+4 curricular structure
✓ (a) 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
5. As per the policy public investment in education will be increased from the current 4.3% to
a. 5% of GDP
b. 7% of GDP
c. 6.6% of GDP
d. 6% of GDP
✓ (d) 6% of GDP
6. The new policy aims in the higher education to improve the Gross Enrollment Ratio from 26.3% to 50% by
a. 2030
b. 2035
c. 2025
d. 2040
✓ (b) 2035.
7. Which list is Education in the Indian Constitution ?
a. Union List
b. State List
c. Concurrent List
d. None of the above
✓ (c) Concurrent List.
*By the 42nd amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to the Concurrent List.
8. Consider the following statement relating to new education policy committees
I. Justice Verma Committee
II. TSR Subramanian Committee
III. K Kasturirangan Committee
IV. Ramaswamy Committee
Select Correct answer code given below
a. I and II Only
b. I, III, IV Only
c. I, II, III and IV
d. II and III Only
✓ (d) II and III Only.
9. Consider the following statement relating to the medium of instruction in NEP 2020
I. The medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother tongue/local language
II. Medium of instruction is mandatory
III. It is only for Public School
Select Incorrect answer given code below
a. I & III Only
b. II & III Only
c. III Only
d. I & II Only
✓ (b) II & III Only.
10. The vocational education will start from
a. Class 5th
b. Class 8th
c. Class 6th
d. Class 7th
✓ (c) Class 6th.
11. Consider the following statement regarding the foundational pillars in NEP 2020
I. Accessibility
II. Affordability
III. Accountability
IV. Quality
V. Equity
VI. Access
Select Correct answer given code below
a. I, II, III Only
b. I, II, III, IV Only
c. I, II, III, IV, V Only
d. I, II, III, IV, V & VI
✓ (d) I, II, III, IV, V & VI.
The NEP 2020 is built on the foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Accessibility, Affordability and Accountability.
12. The NEP 2020 replace the
a. National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
b. National Policy on Education, 1968
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of the Above
✓ a. National Education Policy (NEP), 1986
13. What will be age of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in NEP 2020 ?
a. 3-6 years
b. 2-6 years
c. 4-7 years
d. 3-8 years
✓ d. 3-8 years
*ECCE will be delivered through Anganwadis and pre-schools.
14. Ministry of Education plan for attaining universal foundational literacy and numeracy in all primary schools for all learners by grade 3 by
a. 2022
b. 2025
c. 2027
d. 2030
✓ b. 2025
15. Is Board exams for Grades 10 and 12 will be continued in NEP 2020 ?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not specified
d. Continue with redesigned
✓ d. Continue with redesigned
16. Consider the following statements regarding languages in NEP 2020
i. It will promote 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' initiative
ii. Three language formula with greater flexibility
iii. All Classical languages will be available in school as options.
Select CORRECT code given below
a. i Only
b. ii Only
c. i and ii Only
d. i, ii and iii
✓ d. i,ii and iii
Languages in NEP 2020 :
• Medium of Instruction up till Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be home language/mother tongue/local language.
• 'The Languages of India' a fun project/activity on to be taken by every student 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' initiative.
• Indian Sign Language (ISL) will be standardized across country.
17. According to NEP 2020
i. Setting up of Gender Inclusion Fund for Female and Transgender students
ii. Setting up of Special Education Zones (SEZs) for large population from SEDGs
Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT ?
a. i Only
b. ii Only
c. Both i & ii
d. Neither i nor ii
✓ c. Both i & ii
SEDGs : Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups
18. Public and Private higher education institutions will be governed by
a. Same set of norms
b. Different set of norms
c. Not Determined
d. None of the Above
✓ a. Same set of norms
19. Consider the following statements regarding Adult Education in NEP 2020
i. Policy aim to achieve 100% youth and Adult literacy
ii. Public library spaces for adult education courses
iii. Quality technology based options for adult learning
Select CORRECT code given below
a. i and ii Only
b. ii and iii Only
c. i, ii, & iii
d. iii Only
✓ c. i, ii, & iii
20. Which is not an educational committee ?
a. D. S. Kothari Committee
b. T. S. R. Subramaniam Committee
c. Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee
d. Ashok Mehta Committee
✓ d. Ashok Mehta Committee
21. Consider the following statements regarding Union Budget 2021-22
i. 15,000 schools to be strengthened by implementing all NEP 2020 components.
ii. 100 new Sainik Schools to be set up in partnership with NGOs/private schools/states.
iii. 720 Model of residential Eklavya Schools in tribal areas.
Select CORRECT code given below
a. i and ii Only
b. ii and iii Only
c. i and iii Only
d. i, ii and iii
✓ d. i, ii and iii
22. Consider the following statements regarding the National Research Foundation (NRF):
I. It is to be set-up as an autonomous body envisaged under the NEP 2020.
II. The NRF aims to fund researchers working across streams in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. I Only
b. II Only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
✓ c. Both I and II
23. Who was the chairman of Committee of the Evolution of the New Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020)?
a. T.S.R. Subramanian
b. Dr. K. Kasturirangan
c. Vijay Kelkar
d. Kailasavadivoo Sivan
✓b. Dr. K. Kasturirangan
24. What is full form of the MERUs?
a. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities
b. Multidisciplinary Education and Research undertaking
c. Multistage Education and Research Universities
d. Multilingual Education and Research Universities
✓a. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities
25. NEP 2020 stated to establish a national repository of high-quality resources on foundational literacy and numeracy on Government Digital Platform. Which of the Government Digital platform?
a. NCERT
b. DIKSHA
c. NPS
d. NISHITHA
✓b. DIKSHA
26. PARAKH stand for
a. Performance Access, Review and Analysis of Knowledge
b. Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge
c. Programme Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge
d. Performance Assessment, Rate and Analysis of Knowledge
✓b. Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge
27. World-class Indian institutions set the highest standards of multidisciplinary teaching and research and hosted scholars and students from across the countries. Which of the institution is not in the list of NEP 2020?
a. Takshashila
b. Nalanda
c. Vallabhi
d. Osmania
✓d. Osmania
28. What is Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF) in NEP 2020?
a. Fund for SCs & STs Girls
b. Fund for SCs, STs & OBC Girls
c. Fund for all Girls
d. None of these
✓c. Fund for all Girls
29. According to NEP 2020 the Indian education system produced great scholars such as Charaka, Nagarjuna. Which is not in the list?
a. Aryabhata
b. Xenocrates
c. Varahamihira
d. Bhaskarachar
✓b. Xenocrates
30. What is ABC as per the NEP 2020?
a. Education Bank Credit
b. Primary education
c. Both (a) & (b)
d. None of These
✓a. Education Bank Credit
ABC as per the NEP 2020 is the introduction of the Academic Bank of Credit.
31. What is aim of NEP 2020?
a. Inclusive Development of Education at school level Only
b. Inclusive and Equitable Education at all levels of School Education Only
c. Inclusive and Equitable quality education at all levels of School Education and Higher Education
d. None of These
✓c. Inclusive and Equitable quality education at all levels of School Education and Higher Education
Explaination:
NEP 2020 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels of school education and higher education including access to education.
32. NEP 2020 is given preference to
I. EBBs
II. SFDs
Select a Correct option given below
a. I Only
b. II Only
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I Nor II
✓c. Both I & II
Explaination:
NEP 2020: Preference are given to Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs), LWEs, Special Focus Districts (SFDs) and the 115 aspirational districts.
33. How to achieve NEP 2020 for equitable and quality education for girl children?
a. Through specific provisions under Samagra Shiksha 2.0.
b. By allocating dedicated resources for SEDGs.
c. Separate toilets for girls.
d. All of the Above
✓ d. All of the Above
Explanation:
The objectives of NEP for equitable and quality education for girl children are being met through specific provisions under Samagra Shiksha 2.0. By allocating dedicated resources for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs).
34. What is Shikshak Parv?
a. Teachers training under NEP 2020
b. To awareness about implementation of NEP 2020
c. Celebrated on Teachers day
d. None
✓ b. To awareness about implementation of NEP 2020
Explanation:
Shikshak Parv” has been organized for last three years to generate awareness about the implementation of NEP, 2020. A large number of teachers, principals, students, parents and stakeholders attended the Shikshak Parv’s.
