NEP and school calendar flexibility – UGC NET Question

NEP 2020 allows states and school complexes to adapt academic calendars and timetables to local conditions, as long as required instructional hours and learning outcomes are met.

Option A:
This option is incorrect because a single rigid calendar for all states would ignore regional differences in climate, agriculture and festivals that affect attendance.

Option B:
This option is correct; it captures NEP’s idea of flexible scheduling within broad national norms.

Option C:
This option is wrong because drastically reducing schooling to two months would make it impossible to cover the curriculum or achieve learning goals.

Option D:
This option is incorrect since calendars are decided by governments and schools, not by private publishers.