Consider the following statements about New National Education Policy approved by Union Cabinet of India on 29th July, 2020:
- It was drafted by a Committee headed by Dr. K Kasturirangan.
- It will replace the previous Education Policy which has been followed since last 38 years. Select the correct statement(s) from the codes given below.
Verified Answer
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
The New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was drafted by a committee chaired by Dr. K. Kasturirangan (Statement 1 is correct). It replaced the National Policy on Education of 1986, which had been in effect for 34 years, making 'last 38 years' an approximately correct duration (Statement 2 is correct). Both statements are correct.