Which of the following fundamental principles of education are highlighted…
2023
Which of the following fundamental principles of education are highlighted under New National Education Policy (2020)?
(A) Higher education as a fundamental right
(B) Multi-disciplinarity and holistic education
(C) Outstanding research as part of higher education
(D) Promotion of multilingualism in teaching and learning
(E) Setting up of another knowledge commission
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: B. (B), (C) and (D) only — The New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes multi-disciplinarity and holistic education, integrating arts with sciences. It promotes outstanding…
- A.
(A), (B) and (C) only
- B.
(B), (C) and (D) only
- C.
(C), (D) and (E) only
- D.
(A), (D) and (E) only
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Correct answer: B
The New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes multi-disciplinarity and holistic education, integrating arts with sciences.
It promotes outstanding research as a core component of higher education to foster innovation.
Additionally, it advocates for the promotion of multilingualism in teaching and learning to preserve cultural heritage while ensuring accessibility.
Statement (A) is incorrect as fundamental rights under Article 21A pertain to elementary education, not higher education.
Therefore, the correct combination is (B), (C), and (D).