The document provides 25 multiple choice questions about India's National Education Policy of 2020. It aims to help students develop a better understanding of the policy to qualify for competitive exams. The questions cover topics like the policy's drafting committee chairman, new school curriculum structure, emphasis on early childhood development, and timeline for universal early education access.

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Introduction
National Education Policy 2020 states “Education is fundamental for achieving full
human potential, developing an equitable and just society, and promoting national
development.” I developed the best multiple choices questions for developing better
understanding. It will help students to qualify several competitive examinations.
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1. Who was the chairman of the NEP 2020 drafting committee?
a. Kailasavadivoo Sivan
b. Dr. K. Kasturirangan
c. Prof. Yaspal Sharma
d. Prod. G. RajaGopal
2. When did the Union Cabinet approved the new National Education
Policy (NEP), 2020?
a. 29 June 2020
b. 29 July 2020
c. 29 August 2020
d. 29 January 2020
3. Fill in the blank.
Education is ---------------------------for achieving full human potential,
developing an equitable and just society, and promoting national
development.
a. Constitutional
b. Legitimate
c. Fundamental
d. Authentic
4. When did India adopt Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development?
a. 2020
b. 2015
c. 2030
d. 2025
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5. NEP 2020 aimed to achieve equitable access to the highest-quality
education for all learners regardless of social or economic background.
This target will be achieved up to the year----------------
a. 2020
b. 2015
c. 2030
d. 2040
6. NEP 2020 lays particular emphasis on the development of
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a. the best infrastructure in the world
b. the provision to give 100 employment
c. the provision to give free education
d. the creative potential of each individual
7. What is the guiding light for the National Education Policy 2020?
a. rich resources of ancient and modern India
b. rich heritage of Indian classical music and art
c. rich heritage of ancient and eternal Indian knowledge
d. rich heritage of Indian Sufi tradition
8. World-class Indian institutions set the highest standards of
multidisciplinary teaching and research and hosted scholars and
students from across backgrounds and countries. Find the name of the
institution which is not in the list of NEP 2020.
a. Takshashila,
b. Nalanda
c. Osmania
d. Vallabhi
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9. 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
10. Fill in the blank
Education is a great leveler and is the best tool for achieving economic
and social mobility, inclusion, and --------------------------
a. disparity
b. discrimination
c. inequality
d. equality
11. How many of the fundamental principles mentioned in National
Education Policy 2020?
a. 5
b. 11
c. 22
d. 20
12. 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
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13. 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
14. What are the classes which cover the “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
15. What are the classes which cover the “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
16. What are the classes which cover the “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
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17. What are the classes which cover the “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
18. 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%
d. Over 65%
19. NEP proposed that universal provisioning of quality early
childhood development, care, and education must be achieved. What is
the timeline for this?
a. 2030
b. 2035
c. 2040
d. 2025
20. What is the 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
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21. NEP 2020 proposed pedagogical framework for Early Childhood
Care and Education. What is the name of ECCE pedagogical framework?
a. NCPFECED
b. NCPFECCE
c. NCPFECDE
d. NCPOECCE
22. NEP 2020 proposed pedagogical framework for Early Childhood
Care and Education. What age group will be covered in the ECCE
pedagogical framework?
a. children up to the age of 4
b. children up to the age of 6
c. children up to the age of 5
d. children up to the age of 8
23. Which educational organization will prepare NEP 2020 proposed
pedagogical framework for Early Childhood Care and Education?
a. NCERT
b. SCERT
c. SEDGC
d. NTSC
24. The goal of universal access to high-quality ECCE across the
country will be implemented in a phased manner. ECCE shall be
delivered through various education institutions. Find out the odd one
institution.
a. stand-alone Anganwadis;
b. Anganwadis co-located with primary schools;
c. stand-alone pre-schools
d. Kindergarten Sections of Private schools
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25. National Education Policy 2020 proposed establishment of
“Preparatory Class” or “Balavatika”. What is the age limit for the
“Preparatory Class” or “Balavatika”?
a. prior to the age of 6
b. prior to the age of 5
c. prior to the age of 4
d. prior to the age of 3
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1 B
2 B
3 C
4 B
5 D
6 D
7 C
8 C
9 C
10 D
11 C
12 B
13 B
14 B
15 C
16 B
17 B
18 A
19 A
20 D
21 B
22 D
23 A
24 D
25 B

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