Draft National Education Policy 2016

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Education Policy 2016?

1) All states and UTs, if they so desire, may provide education in schools, up to Class V, in mother tongue, local or regional language as the medium of instruction.
2) The Sanskrit language will be promoted on a larger scale in schools and universities.
- Published on 29 Jul 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • All states and UTs, if they so desire, may provide education in schools, up to Class V, in mother tongue, local or regional language as the medium of instruction.
  • Indian culture, local and traditional knowledge will be given adequate space in the school education.
  • Keeping in view special importance of Sanskrit to the growth and development of Indian languages and its unique contribution to the cultural unity of the country, facilities for teaching Sanskrit at the school and university stages will be offered on a more liberal scale.

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