UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NEP 2020 recognises rising stress, mental health concerns and complex career decisions faced by students and therefore proposes that schools provide access to counsellors and career guidance as part of holistic education.

Option A:
Saying counselling is unnecessary ignores evidence about student stress and the need for psychosocial support, contradicting the policy’s recommendations.

Option B:
This option is correct because it reflects NEP’s call for professional counselling and guidance services integrated into school systems.

Option C:
Relying only on external coaching centres would leave many learners unsupported, especially those who cannot afford such services.

Option D:
Limiting counselling to discipline misses its developmental, preventive and guidance functions described in the policy.