Paper 1 · Higher Education
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (14.10.2022) Shift-II
The major terms of reference for the National Knowledge Commission were
- Challenge developed countries in knowledge creation
- Westernise the Indian educational system
- Promote the creation of knowledge in science and technology laboratories
- Promote knowledge applications in agriculture and industry
- Build excellence in the education system to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century
A1, 2 & 3 only
B2, 3 & 4 only
C3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 & 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 & 5 only — The answer is 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★The answer is 3, 4 and 5.
★The commission aimed to promote knowledge creation in science and technology laboratories, which is item 3.
★It aimed to promote knowledge applications in agriculture and industry, which is item 4.
★It aimed to build excellence in the education system for the twenty-first century, which is item 5.
★Challenging developed countries was not a stated term, so item 1 is excluded.
★Westernising the education system was not its aim, so item 2 is excluded.
★So the answer is 3, 4 and 5.
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