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161. What is the main focus of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?
a) Rote learning
b) Child-centered education
c) Exam-oriented education
d) Teacher-centered education
Answer: b) Child-centered education
162. Which of the following is NOT one of the guiding principles of NCF 2005?
a) Connecting knowledge to life outside school
b) Emphasizing rote memorization
c) Promoting critical thinking
d) Encouraging learning to learn
Answer: b) Emphasizing rote memorization
163. According to NCF 2005, assessment should be:
a) Punitive and final
b) Continuous and comprehensive
c) Only written exams
d) Separate from learning process
Answer: b) Continuous and comprehensive
164. The NCF 2005 advocates which approach in teaching-learning process?
a) Passive reception of knowledge
b) Active and participatory learning
c) Memorization of facts
d) Focus on standardized tests only
Answer: b) Active and participatory learning
165. One of the key systemic reforms suggested by NCF 2005 is:
a) Increasing school hours
b) Reducing teacher training
c) Promoting inclusive education
d) Emphasizing only theory classes
Answer: c) Promoting inclusive education
166. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes which type of education?
a) Rigid curriculum with no flexibility
b) Multidisciplinary and holistic education
c) Only science and technology
d) Only traditional methods
Answer: b) Multidisciplinary and holistic education
167. NEP 2020 recommends the introduction of which educational structure?
a) 10+2
b) 5+3+3+4
c) 8+4
d) 6+6
Answer: b) 5+3+3+4
168. The "5" in the NEP 2020 structure stands for:
a) Higher secondary stage
b) Foundational stage (ages 3-8)
c) Secondary stage
d) Tertiary education
Answer: b) Foundational stage (ages 3-8)
169. According to NEP 2020, mother tongue or regional language should be used as the medium of instruction until:
a) Grade 1
b) Grade 5
c) Grade 8
d) Grade 10
Answer: b) Grade 5
170. NEP 2020 stresses on reducing the curricular content to:
a) Overload students
b) Enhance critical thinking and inquiry
c) Focus on memorization
d) Increase exam frequency
Answer: b) Enhance critical thinking and inquiry
171. The NCF 2005 aims to connect knowledge to:
a) Only textbooks
b) Life outside the school
c) Teacher’s notes
d) Past examination papers
Answer: b) Life outside the school
172. According to NCF 2005, the role of the teacher is to be a:
a) Sole knowledge provider
b) Facilitator of learning
c) Strict disciplinarian
d) Examiner only
Answer: b) Facilitator of learning
173. NEP 2020 focuses on which type of assessment?
a) Only summative assessment
b) Formative, competency-based assessment
c) Annual exams only
d) No assessment
Answer: b) Formative, competency-based assessment
174. Which policy supports inclusive education and diversity?
a) NCF 2005
b) NEP 2020
c) Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020
d) Neither
Answer: c) Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020
175. NEP 2020 encourages integration of which skills in education?
a) Life skills and vocational skills
b) Only academic skills
c) Memorization techniques
d) Only theoretical knowledge
Answer: a) Life skills and vocational skills
176. NCF 2005 promotes the development of:
a) Only intellectual skills
b) Cognitive, emotional, and social skills
c) Only physical skills
d) Only competitive exam skills
Answer: b) Cognitive, emotional, and social skills
177. According to NEP 2020, higher education institutions should focus on:
a) Narrow specialization
b) Multidisciplinary education and research
c) Only technical courses
d) Only theoretical knowledge
Answer: b) Multidisciplinary education and research
178. What does NCF 2005 suggest about textbook design?
a) Textbooks should be lengthy and exhaustive
b) Textbooks should be flexible and engaging
c) Textbooks are not important
d) Textbooks should be memorized fully
Answer: b) Textbooks should be flexible and engaging
179. NEP 2020 proposes the use of technology in education for:
a) Only entertainment
b) Personalized learning and improving access
c) Replacing teachers completely
d) Standardizing exams only
Answer: b) Personalized learning and improving access
180. According to NCF 2005, learning should be:
a) Teacher-centered and exam-focused
b) Experiential and joyful
c) Textbook-centric
d) Competitive only
Answer: b) Experiential and joyful
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