UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NEP 2020 suggests that coding and computational thinking can be introduced from the middle stage, when students are developmentally ready for structured logical reasoning and simple programming.

Option A:
Introducing coding in early childhood would not be age-appropriate; the focus there is on play, language and basic social skills.

Option B:
In the preparatory stage the emphasis is still on consolidating foundational literacy and numeracy, not formal coding.

Option C:
This option correctly identifies the middle stage (Grades 6–8) as the point where NEP 2020 proposes to begin coding and computational thinking.

Option D:
Restricting coding only to higher education ignores NEP’s aim of building these skills gradually from school level onward.

NEP 2020 suggests that exposure to coding and computational thinking from middle school can build logical reasoning and problem solving skills. It should be integrated appropriately with mathematics and computer science through projects and activities. This prepares learners for a digital world.

Option A:
Saying coding should never be taught ignores the need for modern skills and is not what NEP proposes.

Option B:
This option summarises the policy’s recommendation to start coding education around the middle stage, not at the very end or at primary level. It reflects the intended balance and is therefore correct.

Option C:
Restricting coding only to PhD level would be too late for foundational skill development and is nowhere mentioned in NEP.

Option D:
Replacing all subjects with coding is extreme and contradicts the holistic, multidisciplinary vision of school education in the policy.