Practicing Success
Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows: The National Education Policy 2020 aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with vocational education and requires integration of vocational education programmes into the mainstream education in all educational institutions in a phased manner. Beginning with vocational exposure at early stages in middle and secondary school, quality vocational education will be integrated smoothly into higher education. It will ensure that every child learns at least one vocation and is exposed to several more. This would highlight the dignity of labour and the importance of vocations that involve Indian arts and artisanship. |
Which of the following is/are correct as per the passage? A. By 2025 , at least 50% of the learners shall have exposure to vocational education |
B and C only A, B and C only A, B and D only A, B, D and E only |
A, B and D only |
Analyzing the given options:
A. By 2025, at least 50% of the learners shall have exposure to vocational education: The passage explicitly mentions this. Hence, A is correct. B. HEIs will be allowed to conduct short-term certificate courses in various skills: The passage states that HEIs can offer vocational education on their own or in partnership with industry and NGOs. It also mentions the possibility of short-term certificate courses. Hence, B is correct. C. Vocational education will be integrated only in schools: The passage clearly states integrating vocational education into all school and higher education institutions. Hence, C is incorrect. D. MHRD will constitute a National Committee for the Integration of Vocational Education: The passage mentions the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) constituting the National Committee for the Integration of Vocational Education (NCIVE). Hence, D is correct. E. Secondary schools will collaborate with IITs: The passage mentions collaboration with ITIs, polytechnics, and local industries, but not IITs. Hence, E is incorrect. Therefore, based on the information provided in the passage, the correct answer is A, B and D only. |