SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Education and Social Development questions with solutions

Q1. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 primarily aims to:

1. Replace all private institutions with public universities
2. Introduce a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
3. Abolish board examinations permanently
4. Remove vocational education streams

Answer: Introduce a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure

NEP 2020 introduced a new school curriculum structure of 5+3+3+4, replacing the earlier 10+2 pattern. It also emphasizes holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education.

Q2. Which government programme aims to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy skills among primary school children?

1. Skill India Mission
2. National Education Policy Cell
3. NIPUN Bharat Mission
4. Make in India

Answer: NIPUN Bharat Mission

NIPUN Bharat Mission is the government initiative aimed at ensuring foundational literacy and numeracy among children in primary classes. The other options are unrelated to school-level basic learning outcomes.