Question

Read the extract given below:

1.	The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of education, including the educational structure, regulations and governance, to create a new system which is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century students. According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education, for which a clear action plan with targets and timelines are to be developed.
2.	The policy aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with skill education and the integration of skill education into mainstream education in all educational institutions in a phased manner. Beginning with skill exposure at early ages in middle and secondary school, quality skill education will be integrated smoothly into school and higher education.
3.	Every child will learn at least one skill and is exposed to several more. This would lead to emphasising the dignity of labour and importance of various vocations involving Indian arts and artisanship.
4.	The development of skill capacities will go hand-in-hand with the development of 'academic' or other capacities. To achieve this objective, secondary schools will have to collaborate with Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnics, Local Industry, etc. Skill labs will also be set up and created in the schools in a hub and spoke model, which will allow other schools to use the facility. Higher education institutions will offer skill education either on their own or in partnership with industry and other institutions.

Based on your understanding of the extract, answer the questions given below:

(i) Based on the reading of the extract, list 2 objectives of NEP 2020.  (2)

(ii) Fill in the blank with appropriate option from those given in the brackets, based on the understanding of paragraph (4).  (1)
The statement:
"The development of skill capacities will go hand-in-hand with the development of academic or other capacities" is a/an ______ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an (subjective judgement/objective detail).

(iii) Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the statement given below:  (1)
“According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education.”

1. Maximum 50% learners shall have exposure to technical education.
2. Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to technical education.
3. Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.
4. Maximum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.

(iv) Based on the understanding of the passage, complete the following statement appropriately:  (1)

The benefit of the hub and spoke model will be ______.

(v) Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph (3):  (1)
Racism : condemn : : ______ : respect

(vi) As per the Global Scenario which country has the maximum percentage of students in Skill Education and what can be the possible reason?  (2)

(vii) Fill in the following blank choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given below:  (1)
As per NEP 2020, skill exposure will begin at

1. middle and secondary school
2. primary school
3. higher school
4. senior secondary school

(viii) Justify the statement 'The NEP will create an awareness and appreciation of Indian arts and artisanship.'  (1)

Answer 1

1. Based on the reading of the extract, two objectives of NEP 2020 are:
   1. By 2025, ensuring that at least half of the learners in the school and higher education systems receive skill education.
   2. Gradually incorporating skill education into the core curriculum of all educational institutions, starting with early exposure to skills during middle and secondary school years.
2. The phrase "The development of skills will go hand-in-hand with the development of academic or other capacities" is a judgement as it represents a subjective opinion rather than factual observation.
3. Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.
   Explanation: Option (C) pertains to the definition of the statement, "According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners in the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education."
   
4. The benefit of the hub and spoke model will be the efficient utilization of resources and expertise, as it allows other schools to use the facility.
5. Racism : condemn : : Dignity of labour : respect
6. South Korea has the highest percentage of students pursuing skill-based education globally. South Korea's education system prioritises vocational training and skill development, which could be a contributing factor.
7. middle and secondary school
   Explanation: NEP 2020 states that skill exposure will start in middle and secondary school (A).
   
8. South Korea has the highest percentage of students pursuing skill-based education globally. South Korea's education system prioritises vocational training and skill development, which could be a contributing factor.