Question

    With reference to the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020,

    consider the following statements: I.The Union government has ordered all states and UTs to make six years the minimum age of admission for Class 1. II.The new NEP pitches for a “5+3+3+4” design for formal schooling corresponding to the age groups 3-10 years (foundational stage), 10-14 years (preparatory stage), 14-16 years (middle stage), and 16-18 years (secondary stage). III.NEP brings early childhood education, also known as preschool education for children of ages 3 to 5 years, under the ambit of formal schooling. Which of the following statements is/are not correct ?
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Union government has recently ordered all states and UTs to make six years the minimum age of admission for Class 1, by the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. The new NEP pitches for a “5+3+3+4” design for formal schooling corresponding to the age groups 3-8 years (foundational stage), 8-11 years (preparatory stage), 11-14 years (middle stage), and 14-18 years (secondary stage). This brings early childhood education (also known as preschool education for children of ages 3 to 5 years) under the ambit of formal schooling. 

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