Q. With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:
1.It does not impose any particular language on any state.
2.It states all the three languages taught in schools must be Indian languages.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. NEP 2020 upholds linguistic freedom and ensures that no language is imposed on any state or community. It allows states, regions, and students to choose the languages they wish to learn, promoting flexibility in implementation while respecting India’s linguistic diversity.
Statement 2 is incorrect. NEP 2020 emphasizes the three-language formula, where at least two of the three languages must be Indian languages, but the third language can be English or another foreign language. This approach promotes multilingualism while ensuring flexibility for students and states to select their preferred languages.
Source: The Hindu
