Question

    NEP has focused upon the availability of teachers in

    schools for providing quality education. In light of the above statement, which of the following statement is/are correct? A.    Teacher vacancies will be filled at the earliest, in a time-bound manner B.    Special attention will be given to employing local teachers or those with familiarity with local languages C.   A pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) of under 20:1 will be ensured at the level of each school
    A Only A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only A and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    NEP emphasises on filling teacher vacancies at the earliest, in a time-bound manner - especially in disadvantaged areas and areas with large pupil-to-teacher ratios or high rates of illiteracy Further, a pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) of under 30:1 will be ensured at the level of each school. Areas having large numbers of socio-economically disadvantaged students will aim for a PTR of under 25:1

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