According to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, what should be the main objective of Environmental Studies at the primary level?

Explanation

According to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, the primary goal of Environmental Studies (EVS) at the elementary stage is to connect the child's learning inside the classroom with their life outside the school and real-world experiences.

• Option (b) is correct: It emphasizes experiential learning and contextual understanding over rote memorization.
• Options (a), (c), and (d) promote rote learning and traditional academic burdens, which are strictly discouraged by NCF 2005.