With reference to the Performance Grading Index, consider the following statements:1.It is prepared by the Department of School Education & Literacy.2.It assesses the performance of the children studying in schools.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Performance Grading Index is prepared by the Department of School Education & Literacy.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The index assesses the performance of the school education system at the State/UT level by creating an index.