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With reference to the 'National Education Policy 2020' (NEP 2020) and the 'PM SHRI Schools' scheme launched by the Government of India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Under the National Education Policy 2020, the current 10+2 structure of school education has been replaced by a new 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure, which includes a Foundation Stage for children aged 3 to 8 years.
- 2. The main objective of the 'PM SHRI Schools' scheme is to upgrade select existing schools across the country into model schools that will showcase all components of NEP 2020 and act as mentors for other schools in their respective regions.
- 3. Under the targets of NEP 2020, a goal has been set to achieve 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education from pre-primary to secondary level by the year
- 4.
- 5. Under this policy, the target has been set to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education from 26.3% in 2018 to 50% by the year
- 6.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are completely true?
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Detailed Explanation & Solution
All four statements related to the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and the PM SHRI Schools scheme are completely true. Under NEP 2020, the 10+2 system has been replaced by the 5+3+3+4 structure, featuring a foundation stage for the 3-8 age group. Model schools are being developed under the PM SHRI scheme. Additionally, the target for 100% GER in school education is set for 2030, and 50% GER in higher education is targeted by 2035.
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