NEP 2020 Preparatory Stage Quiz

The Preparatory Stage in NEP 2020 covers which grades?

• Grades 1–2

• Grades 3–5

• Grades 6–8

• Grades 9–12

The age group for the Preparatory Stage is:

• 6–8 years

• 8–11 years

• 11–14 years

• 3–6 years

The Preparatory Stage lasts for how many years?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

The teaching approach at the Preparatory Stage is:

• Lecture-based only

• Play-based with gradual introduction of textbooks

• Examination-centered

• Strict rote learning

The focus of the Preparatory Stage is on:

• Vocational training

• Discovery, interaction, and experiential learning

• Competitive exam preparation

• Memorization

At this stage, students are gradually introduced to:

• Formal subjects like science, mathematics, and arts

• Only vocational subjects

• University-level research

• Corporate training

Which pedagogy is most suitable at the Preparatory Stage?

• Rote memorization

• Activity and discovery-based learning

• Only digital learning

• Strict lecture methods

According to NEP 2020, learning should be shifted from ‘content-heavy’ to:

• Conceptual understanding and critical thinking

• Strict memorization

• Exam-only orientation

• Textbook completion

Which of the following best supports science learning at Preparatory Stage?

• Lab experiments and observations

• Memorization of definitions

• Reading without activities

• Ignoring practicals

Mathematics teaching at this stage should focus on:

• Real-life problem solving

• Memorizing formulas only

• Ignoring reasoning

• Advanced calculus