Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Statement I:The National Policy on Education (1986) highlighted the need for education for values in removing intolerance, violence and superstition.

Statement II:The National Policy on Education (1986) highlighted the need for education in upholding social, cultural and scientific principles.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Both statements are true about the value orientation of the 1986 policy.

Statement 1 is correct that it stressed education for values to remove intolerance, violence and superstition.

Statement 2 is correct that it stressed education for upholding social, cultural and scientific principles.

The two describe the same emphasis on value education and rational outlook.

The 1986 policy was revised through the Programme of Action in 1992.

Value education remains a central concern in NEP 2020 as well.

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