Question

Select the CORRECT statements:
A. India is spending six percent of GDP on education since last ten years,
B. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have established their own state Education Policy Commissions and have rejected NEP 2020,
C. The Governor of the State is the chancellor of all central universities in that State,
D. NEP 2020 promotes multiple entry-Multiple exit in higher education programmes,
E. NEP 2020 was written under the chairmanship of the missile scientist K Kasturirangan.
Choose the correct answer:

• A. B, D and E only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. A, D and E only
• D. B and E only

Hint:

Always remember that Dr. K. Kasturirangan was a space scientist (former Chairman of ISRO), and the President of India serves as the Visitor to all central universities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
This question tests factual knowledge about contemporary educational policies, state responses, and historical details of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India.

Step 2: Meaning
Analyzing each policy detail allows candidates to distinguish between factual updates and misconceptions regarding education spending, governance, and draft committee chairpersons.

Step 3: Analysis
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• A. India is spending six percent of GDP on education since last ten years: Incorrect. India's public spending on education has remained around 3% to 4.5% of GDP over the last decade, well short of the recommended 6% target.
• B. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have established their own state Education Policy Commissions and have rejected NEP 2020: Correct. Both states officially rejected the implementation of NEP 2020 and set up their own state commissions to draft state-level education policies.
• C. The Governor of the State is the chancellor of all central universities in that State: Incorrect. The President of India is the Visitor of all Central Universities, while State Governors typically serve as Chancellors of state-funded public universities only.
• D. NEP 2020 promotes multiple entry-Multiple exit in higher education programmes: Correct. The policy introduces flexible multiple entry and exit points with appropriate certifications (certificate, diploma, or degree) to reduce dropout rates.
• E. NEP 2020 was written under the chairmanship of the missile scientist K Kasturirangan: Correct (within the context of this exam). Dr. K. Kasturirangan chaired the NEP 2020 drafting committee. Though he is historically a world-renowned space scientist and former ISRO chief (not a missile scientist like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam), the statement is treated as correct under the official key.

Step 4: Conclusion
Statements B, D, and E are correct, making (A) the correct choice. Final Answer: (A)