Higher education environmental literacy – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and F are correct because curriculum integration, campus initiatives, university-based research and online platforms all play recognised roles in strengthening environmental education at higher levels. Statement C is wrong, since excluding practical work undermines skill and attitude development, and E is wrong because partnerships with communities and local governments often make learning more applied and impactful. The only option that includes all and only the true statements is A, B, D and F.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits D and F, ignoring the contributions of university research and digital platforms to environmental education. While integration and campus initiatives are important, they do not fully represent higher education’s potential without these additional avenues.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it recognises multiple pillars of environmental learning in higher education and excludes the statements that either marginalise practice or dismiss partnerships. It reflects the holistic approach recommended for universities seeking to promote sustainability.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it accepts C, which restricts environmental education to theory, even though practical projects and fieldwork are core components of effective teaching in this domain. Including C therefore makes the combination inconsistent with pedagogical best practices.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes E, which wrongly claims partnerships are irrelevant, and omits A, which describes curricular integration. This combination underplays both the academic and outreach dimensions of environmental education.