UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NEP 2020 encourages inclusion of India’s rich knowledge traditions in areas like mathematics, astronomy, health and arts. It emphasises that this should be done rigorously and critically, linking past insights with modern disciplines. This integration aims to build cultural rootedness along with scientific temper.

Option A:
Excluding IKS would ignore valuable indigenous contributions and conflicts with NEP’s cultural aims.

Option B:
This option captures the nuanced approach: drawing on IKS while maintaining critical thinking and modern standards.

Option C:
Teaching IKS only through rote memorisation would contradict NEP’s stress on understanding and enquiry.

Option D:
Limiting IKS to religious instruction would misrepresent its broad scientific and artistic dimensions.

NEP 2020 emphasises rigorous study of Indian Knowledge Systems through dedicated centres, research support and integration of IKS courses into mainstream programmes.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because the policy wants to revitalise and study Indian traditions, not erase them from curricula.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it summarises the structural and curricular measures (centres, research, courses) proposed to promote IKS.

Option C:
Option C is wrong since focusing only on foreign theories would produce an imbalanced curriculum and contradict NEP’s call for rootedness.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because relegating IKS to hobby clubs would trivialise it and not meet the policy’s aim of serious academic engagement.