Draft National Education Policy 2016; pre-primary education
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Education Policy 2016?
1) Pre-school education for children in the age group of 3 to 4 years will be implemented.
2) All primary schools will cover pre-primary education.- Published on 01 Aug 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 2
- Pre-school education for children in the age group of 4 to 5 years will be implemented.
- To strengthen the pre-school education in Anganwadis, steps will be taken in consultation with states to frame curricula and develop learning materials.
- State Governments will prepare cadres of pre-primary teachers.
- All primary schools will cover pre-primary education.
- Appropriate regulatory and monitoring rules and mechanisms will be designed for private pre-schools.