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NEP 20202 Abbreviations

A

ABC Academic Bank of Credit

AI Artificial Intelligence

AC Autonomous degree-granting College

AEC Adult Education Centre

API Application Programming Interface

AYUSH Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

B

B.Ed. Bachelor of Education

BEO Block Education Officer

BITE Block Institute of Teacher Education

BoA Board of Assessment

BoG Board of Governors

BRC Block Resource Centre

B.Voc Bachelor of Vocational Education

C

CABE Central Advisory Board of Education

CBCS Choice Based Credit System

CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education

CIET Central Institute of Educational Technology

CMP Career Management and Progression

CoA Council of Architecture

CPD Continuous Professional Development

CRC Cluster Resource Centre

CWSN Children With Special Needs

D

DAE Department of Atomic Energy

DBT Department of Biotechnology

DEO District Education Officer

DIET District Institute of Education and Training

DIKSHA Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing

DSE Directorate of School Education

DST Department of Science and Technology

E

ECCE Early Childhood Care and Education

EEC Eminent Expert Committee

G

GCED Global Citizenship Education

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GEC General Education Council

GER Gross Enrolment Ratio

GFR General Financial Rule

H

HECI Higher Education Commission of India

HEGC Higher Education Grants Council

HEI Higher Education Institutions

I

ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research

ICHR Indian Council of Historical Research

ICMR Indian Council of Medical Research

ICT Information and Communication Technology

IDP Institutional Development Plan

IGNOU Indira Gandhi National Open University

IIM Indian Institute of Management

IIT Indian Institute of Technology

IITI Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation

ISL Indian Sign Language

ITI Industrial Training Institute

M

M.Ed. Master of Education

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MERU Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities

MHFW Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

MHRD Ministry of Human Resource Development

MoE Ministry of Education

MOOC Massive Open Online Course

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

M. Phil Master of Philosophy

MWCD Ministry of Women and Child Development

N

NAC National Accreditation Council

NAS National Achievement Survey

NCC National Cadet Corps

NCERT National Council of Educational Research and Training

NCF National Curriculum Framework

NCFSE National Curriculum Framework for School Education

NCFTE National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education

NCIVE National Committee for the Integration of Vocational Education

NCPFECCE National Curricular and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education

NCTE National Council for Teacher Education

NCVET National Council for Vocational Education and Training

NETF National Educational Technology Forum

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

NHEQF National Higher Education Qualifications Framework

NHERC National Higher Education Regulatory Council

NIOS National Institute of Open Schooling

NIT National Institute of Technology

NITI National Institution for Transforming India

NPE National Policy on Education

NPST National Professional Standards for Teachers

NRF National Research Foundation

NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework

NSSO National Sample Survey Office

NTA National Testing Agency

O

OBC Other Backward Classes

ODL Open and Distance Learning

P

PARAKH Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic development

PCI Pharmacy Council of India

PFMS Public Financial Management System

Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy

PSSB Professional Standard Setting Body

PTR Pupil Teacher Ratio

R

R&I Research and Innovation

RCI Rehabilitation Council of India

RPWD Rights of Persons with Disabilities

S

SAS State Achievement Survey

SC Scheduled Caste(s)

SCDP School Complex/Cluster Development Plans

SCERT State Council of Educational Research and Training

SCF State Curricular Framework

SCMC School Complex Management Committee

SDG Sustainable Development Goal

SDP School Development Plan

SEDG Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group

SEZ Special Education Zone

SIOS State Institutes of Open Schooling

SMC School Management Committee

SQAAF School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework

SSA Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

SSS Simple Standard Sanskrit

New Education Policy 2020

Multiple Choice Questions on NEP 2020

1. How many the fundamental principles mentioned in National Education Policy 2020?

a. 5

b. 11

c. 22

d. 20

Ans: A

2. National Education Policy 2020 replaced by a new pedagogical and curricular structure. What is the new curricular structure according to NEP 2020?

A. “3+4+4+5” model

B. “5+3+3+4” model

C. “4+3+3+5” model

D. “5+4+3+3” model

Ans: B

3. What is the age group covered in school education according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?

A. 16-18

B. 3-18

C. 6-18

D. 5-18

Ans: B

4. What are the classes which cover at “Secondary “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?

A. Class 6 to 9

B. Class 9 to 12

C. Class 6 to 8

D. Class 11 to 12

Ans: B

5. What are the classes which cover at “Middle “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?

A. Class 6 to 9

B. Class 9 to 12

C. Class 6 to 8

D. Class 11 to 12

Ans: C

6. What are the classes which cover at “Preparatory “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?

A. Class 6 to 9

B. Class 3 to 5

C. Class 6 to 8

D. Class 1 to 2

Ans: B

7. What are the classes which cover at “Foundational “stage according to NEP 2020 new curricular structure?

A. Covers only (Class 1 & 2)

B. Covers only (Anganwadi/ pre-school/Balvatika)

C. Covers (Anganwadi/ pre-school/Balvatika) and 2 years (Class 1 & 2)

D.Covers up to class 5

Ans: C

8. How much (percent %) of a child’s cumulative brain development occurs prior to the age of 6 according to NEP 2020?

A. Over 85%

B. Over 95%

C. Over 75%

7. Over 65%

Ans: A

9. NEP proposed that universal provisioning of quality early childhood development, care, and education must be achieved. What is timeline for this?

A. 2030

B. 2035

C. 2040

D. 2025

Ans: A

10. What is timeline to ensure that all students entering Grade 1 are school ready according to National Education Policy 2020?

A. 2035

B. 2040

C. 2025

D. 2030

Ans: D

11. Under the chairmanship of whom ‘Committee for Evolution of the New Education Policy’ submitted its report in May 2016?

A. Dr. K. Kasturirangan

B. Late Shri T.S.R. Subramanian

C. Vijay Kelkar.

D. Ashok Mehta.

Ans: B

12. The NEP 2020 replace the

A. National Education Policy (NEP), 1986

B. National Policy on Education, 1969

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of the Above

Ans : A

13. Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) renamed as

A. Ministry of Human Development

B. Ministry of Education

C. Ministry of Higher Education

D. Ministry of Human Capital

Ans: B

14.The current 10+2 school curriculum to be replaced by a new

A. 5+3+3+4 curricular structure

B. 5+4+3+3 curricular structure

C. 5+2+2+4 curricular structure

D. 2+3+3+4 curricular structure 

Ans: A

15.Consider the following statement relating to new education policy committees

I.K Kasturirangan Committee

II. TSR Subramanian Committee

III. Vaghul Committee

IV . Urjit Patel Committee

Select Correct answer code given below

A. I and II Only

B. I, III, IV Only

C. I, II, III and IV

D. II and III Only

And: A

16.……. will be created as an apex body for fostering a strong research culture and building research capacity across higher education as per NEP 2020.

A. National Commission Foundation

B. Higher Commission Education

C. National Research Foundation

D. None of the above

Ans: C

17.As per the policy public investment in education will be increased from the current 4.3% to 

A. 4% of GDP

B. 7% of GDP

C. 6.6% of GDP

D. 6% of GDP

Ans: D

18. The new policy aims in the higher education to improve the Gross Enrollment Ratio from 26.3% to 50% by

A. 2030

B. 2035

C. 2025

D. 2040

Ans: B

19.Consider the following statement regarding the foundational pillars in NEP 2020

I. Accessibility

II. Affordability

III. Accountability

IV. Quality

V. Equity

VI. Access

Select Correct answer given code below

A. I, II, III, IV Only

B. I, II, III Only

C. I, II, III, IV, V

D. I, II, III, IV, V & VI Only

Ans: D

20. Which is not an educational committee ?

A. Ashok Mehta Committee

B. Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee

C. D. S. Kothari Committee

D. T. S. R. Subramaniam Committee

Ans: A

21.Consider the following statements regarding the National Research Foundation (NRF):

I. It is to be set-up as an autonomous body envisaged under the NEP 2020.

II. The NRF aims to fund researchers working across streams in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. I Only

B. II Only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

22. According to the National Education Policy 2020 by how much percent the Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education to be raised?

A. 25%

B. 50%

C. 35%

D. 40%

Ans: B

23. The vocational education will start from

A. Class 5th

B. Class 6th

C. Class 8th

D. Class 7th.

Ans: B

24. NEP 2020 recommends that ‘Fund’ to build the nation’s capacity to provide equitable quality education for all girls as well as transgender students. What will be the name of the fund?

A. ‘Gender-Employment Fund’

B. ‘Gender-Inclusion Fund’ 

C. ‘Gender-Promotion Fund’

D. ‘Gender-Education Fund’

Ans: B

25. NEP 2020 stated to establish a national repository of high-quality resources on foundational literacy and numeracy on Government Digital Platform. What is the name of the Govt. Digital platform?

A. NCERT

B. DIKSHA 

C. DISHA 

D. NISHITHA

Ans : B

26. Consider the following statements regarding languages in NEP 2020 

i. It will promote ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ initiative.

ii. Three language formula with greater flexibility.

iii. All Classical languages will be available in school as  options.

Select CORRECT code given below

i Only

ii Only

i, ii and iii 

i and ii Only

Ans: C

27. MERUs stand for

A. “Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities”.

B. Multilingual Education and Research Universities.

C. “Multidisciplinary Education and Research undertaking”.

D. Multistage Education and Research Universities.

And: A

28. How much percentage of the total GDP spends on the research and innovation in India at current time?

A. 0.69% of GDP.

B. 2.69 % Of GDP.

C. 3.25 % Of GDP.

D. 4.25 % Of GDP.

Ans: A

29. NEP 2020 proposed to set up a National Assessment Centre. What is the name of NAC?

A. NTA

B. PARAKH 

C. UGC

D. NAC

Ans: B

30. What is the objective to National Assessment Centre, PARAKH?

A. setting question paper and organizing exams

B. setting questions paper for board exam

C. setting norms, standards, and guidelines

D. setting question papers for UGC

Ans: C

31. Which government organizations will develop guidelines for the education of gifted children?

A. NCERT and NCFCS

B. NCERT and NCTE  

C. NCERT and NTA

D. NCERT and SCERT

Ans: B

32. NEP 2020 proposed ‘Professional Standard Setting Body (PSSB)’ will develop common guiding set of principles for the teacher? What will be the name of organization?

A. Professional Standard Setting Body (PSSB)

B. General Education Council (GEC)

C. National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) 

D. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

Ans: C

33. According to NEP 2020

i. Setting up of Gender Inclusion Fund for Female and Transgender students

ii. Setting up of Special Education Zones (SEZs) for large population from SEDGs(Socio-economically Disadvantaged Groups)

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT ?

A. i Only

B. ii Only

C. Neither i nor ii

D. Both i & ii

Ans: D

34.New Policy aims for Universalization of Education from pre-school to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio in school by

A. 2023

B. 2030

C. 2025

D. 2035

And: B

35. What is the full form of ABC as per the NEP 2020?

A. Academic Basic Certificate.

B. Annual Basic Certificate.

C. Annual Bank of Credit.

D. Academic Bank of Credit.

Ans:D