Which of the following fundamental principles of education are highlighted under the New National Education Policy (2020)? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Among these, multi-disciplinarity and holistic education, outstanding research as part of higher education, and promotion of multilingualism are highlighted principles of NEP 2020.

Statement 1 is wrong, as the policy does not declare higher education a fundamental right.

Statement 2 is right, as it stresses multidisciplinary and holistic education breaking rigid subject silos.

Statement 3 is right in treating outstanding research as integral to quality higher education, and Statement 4 is right in promoting multilingualism in teaching and learning.

Statement 5 is wrong, as setting up another Knowledge Commission is not among its principles.

Other principles include flexibility, ethics and respect for local context and Indian values.