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MCQs with answers on “India’s New National Education Policy: A Roadmap for Future Education”
1. What is the primary aim of India’s new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
a) To increase enrollment in higher education
b) To overhaul the education system for a more inclusive, accessible, and holistic approach
c) To focus only on primary education
d) To make education completely free for all
Answer: b) To overhaul the education system for a more inclusive, accessible, and holistic approach
2. Which of the following is NOT a key feature of NEP 2020?
a) The 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure
b) Emphasis on multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education
c) Removal of all examinations at the school level
d) Focus on vocational education from Class 6
Answer: c) Removal of all examinations at the school level
3. Which age group does the foundational stage (5+3+3+4 structure) of the NEP 2020 focus on?
a) 3-6 years
b) 6-8 years
c) 6-14 years
d) 14-18 years
Answer: a) 3-6 years
4. Under NEP 2020, the medium of instruction for students up to which grade is recommended to be in the mother tongue or regional language?
a) Grade 3
b) Grade 5
c) Grade 8
d) Grade 12
Answer: b) Grade 5
5. What is the target GER (Gross Enrollment Ratio) for higher education by 2035 under NEP 2020?
a) 40%
b) 50%
c) 60%
d) 100%
Answer: b) 50%
6. The NEP 2020 envisions the setting up of which new institution to promote research and innovation?
a) National Research Foundation (NRF)
b) National Education Council (NEC)
c) National Learning Institute (NLI)
d) National Education Board (NEB)
Answer: a) National Research Foundation (NRF)
7. What is the proposed minimum qualification for teaching in schools under NEP 2020?
a) Bachelor’s degree in Education
b) Master’s degree in Education
c) Four-year integrated B.Ed. degree
d) Graduation degree in any field
Answer: c) Four-year integrated B.Ed. degree
8. What major change in higher education does NEP 2020 advocate for?
a) Making all higher education institutions public
b) Encouraging multidisciplinary education
c) Establishing a single university for all subjects
d) Reducing the duration of undergraduate courses
Answer: b) Encouraging multidisciplinary education
9. Which new system has been proposed for the assessment of students under NEP 2020?
a) Annual exams only
b) Holistic, multi-dimensional assessment
c) Focus on only theory exams
d) Centralized exams for all subjects
Answer: b) Holistic, multi-dimensional assessment
10. Under NEP 2020, which of the following subjects is emphasized as a key area for school education?
a) Religious studies
b) Vocational education
c) Philosophy
d) Physical education
Answer: b) Vocational education
11. Which of the following does NEP 2020 propose for the curriculum in schools?
a) Fixed textbooks for every student
b) Emphasis on rote learning
c) Integration of skill development with academics
d) Ban on extracurricular activities
Answer: c) Integration of skill development with academics
12. The NEP 2020 aims to achieve which of the following in school education by 2030?
a) Universalization of education until Grade 10
b) 100% literacy rate
c) 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER)
d) Universalization of education until Grade 12
Answer: d) Universalization of education until Grade 12
13. Which of these is NOT a proposed change in the higher education system under NEP 2020?
a) Establishment of large multidisciplinary institutions
b) No foreign universities allowed in India
c) Open and distance learning encouraged
d) A focus on global best practices
Answer: b) No foreign universities allowed in India
14. What is the role of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) under NEP 2020?
a) To monitor all exams
b) To promote technology and online learning in education
c) To regulate fees in educational institutions
d) To decide the syllabus for schools
Answer: b) To promote technology and online learning in education
15. Which new initiative does NEP 2020 propose for higher education financing?
a) Launching a national education fund
b) Establishing a new national bank for education loans
c) Creation of a National Research Fund
d) Implementing a fee-free education system
Answer: a) Launching a national education fund
16. What is the aim of the National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy under NEP 2020?
a) To promote university-level education
b) To ensure that every child learns to read and write by Grade 3
c) To provide digital literacy to all teachers
d) To conduct monthly literacy tests
Answer: b) To ensure that every child learns to read and write by Grade 3
17. What does NEP 2020 propose regarding the structure of school education?
a) The adoption of a 6+3+3+4 structure
b) The introduction of a 4+4+4+4 structure
c) The extension of the school system to 16 years
d) A return to a 10+2 system
Answer: a) The adoption of a 5+3+3+4 structure
18. What is the key focus area in the new curriculum framework under NEP 2020?
a) Theoretical learning
b) Rote memorization
c) Holistic development of the student
d) Focus on literature
Answer: c) Holistic development of the student
19. What does NEP 2020 suggest for the use of technology in education?
a) Limited use of digital platforms
b) Complete reliance on digital tools for learning
c) Use of technology for teaching, learning, and assessment
d) Elimination of digital resources in classrooms
Answer: c) Use of technology for teaching, learning, and assessment
20. What is the role of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under NEP 2020?
a) To regulate private schools
b) To revise and redesign curricula
c) To decide the syllabus for university education
d) To conduct nationwide exams
Answer: b) To revise and redesign curricula
21. What approach does NEP 2020 take towards early childhood education?
a) It proposes making it compulsory for children under 6
b) It focuses on formal schooling from age 3
c) It advocates for integrating early childhood education with primary education
d) It focuses only on physical development during early childhood
Answer: c) It advocates for integrating early childhood education with primary education
22. Which of the following is a major component of NEP 2020 related to teacher education?
a) Eliminating teacher training programs
b) A focus on continuous professional development for teachers
c) Allowing teachers to set their own syllabus
d) Limiting teacher training to academic subjects only
Answer: b) A focus on continuous professional development for teachers
23. Which initiative does NEP 2020 suggest for promoting indigenous languages?
a) Promotion of Sanskrit only
b) Mother-tongue-based multilingual education
c) Focus on English-medium education
d) Introducing Hindi as a compulsory subject
Answer: b) Mother-tongue-based multilingual education
24. How does NEP 2020 propose to improve access to education in remote areas?
a) By closing down private schools
b) Through the use of online and digital learning platforms
c) By reducing government investments in rural schools
d) By promoting only urban schools
Answer: b) Through the use of online and digital learning platforms
25. What major change does NEP 2020 propose for board examinations?
a) Complete abolition of board exams
b) Modifying the structure to test holistic development
c) Introduction of compulsory examinations for Class 1-3
d) Keeping exams only for university education
Answer: b) Modifying the structure to test holistic development
26. What is the proposed focus of vocational education under NEP 2020?
a) To introduce vocational education only at the college level
b) To integrate vocational education into mainstream education from Class 6
c) To remove vocational education entirely
d) To limit vocational education to agricultural sectors only
Answer: b) To integrate vocational education into mainstream education from Class 6
27. How does NEP 2020 aim to strengthen the role of private schools?
a) By making private schools the primary source of education
b) By making private schools free of regulations
c) By enhancing collaboration between public and private schools
d) By closing all private schools
Answer: c) By enhancing collaboration between public and private schools
28. Which of these best describes the NEP 2020’s approach towards educational content?
a) Focus on academic subjects only
b) Rote memorization and tests
c) Holistic, inclusive, and interdisciplinary curriculum
d) Exclusive focus on vocational education
Answer: c) Holistic, inclusive, and interdisciplinary curriculum
29. What does NEP 2020 recommend for students after the completion of their undergraduate studies?
a) A compulsory postgraduate program
b) A four-year undergraduate degree with multiple exit options
c) Immediate employment
d) Completion of specialized certifications
Answer: b) A four-year undergraduate degree with multiple exit options
30. What is the focus of the Vocal for Local initiative, as per NEP 2020?
a) Promoting local languages in educational institutions
b) Encouraging local entrepreneurship and indigenous industries
c) Only focusing on rural education
d) Supporting only government-run schools
Answer: b) Encouraging local entrepreneurship and indigenous industries
These questions cover key aspects of India’s new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, designed to guide the future direction of education in India.
