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With reference to the revised National Curriculum Framework for School Education, consider the following statements:
1. It is in line with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020.
2. It recommends an optional “Additional Enrichment Period” in grades 9 and 10 to add to a student’s knowledge in any subject.
3. In grades 11 and 12, it is mandatory to study three languages, one of which must be Indian.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
With reference to the Lambani art, consider the following statements:
1. It is a form of textile embellishment practiced by the Banjara community.
2. It involves an elaborate use of colourful threads, stitching of mirrors and decorative beads.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the Utsa art, consider the following statements:
1. It is known as gold manauti work due to the prominence of golden colour.
2. This art is used as only a decorative art form.
3. Gujarat has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Utsa art.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
He was an original thinker, writer, poet, playwright, teacher and freedom fighter. He was a voracious reader who learnt the best of western philosophies and returned to India to create something uniquely Indian for spiritual transformation through his “integral yoga”. His weekly journal, Karmayogin had Krishna and Arjuna in the Kurukshetra being pictorially represented on the cover.
The above-mentioned lines refer to:
(a) Raj Behari Bose
(b) Aurobindo Ghosh
(c) Chandra Sekhar Azad
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai
In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to: (PYQ 2022)
(a) Clothing
(b) Ornaments
(c) Weapons
(d) Coins
FYI:
— The revised framework makes the study of Indian languages an integral part of school education, and allows students the freedom to choose from a range of subjects across streams.
— It is in line with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 to promote teaching and learning in Indian languages, and make greater interdisciplinarity possible in school education. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Some key proposals
— The revised NCF divides school education into four stages: Foundational (preschool to grade 2), Preparatory (grades 2 to 5), Middle (grades 6 to 8), and Secondary (grades 9 to 12).
— It recommends the teaching of two languages till the middle stage, supplemented by a third language from the middle stage to class 10. Two out of these three languages must be “native to India”.
— In the middle stage, students are expected to study, apart from languages, mathematics, art education, physical education, science, social science, and a subject of vocational education.
— The subject of environmental education will be added in grades 9 and 10.
— The framework allots specific times and weights to all subjects till grade 10, and recommends an optional “Additional Enrichment Period” in grades 9 and 10 to add to a student’s knowledge in any subject. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
— In grades 11 and 12, it is mandatory to study two languages, one of which must be Indian. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
— The framework recommends twice-a-year Board examinations in grades 10 and 12, with the best score retained.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— Lambani art, for the unversed, is a form of textile embellishment practiced by the Lambani or the Banjara community. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
— The Lambani community is a nomadic group inhabiting several states of India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka.
— It involves an elaborate use of colourful threads, stitching of mirrors, decorative beads, small cowries shells and even low denomination coins and a rich array of stitch patterns on loosely woven fabric. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
— According to the 2011 Census, the population of Karnataka’s Lambani tribe, listed as a Scheduled Caste community, stood at about 12.68 lakh.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— The Utsa art is also known as Gold nakashi work or gold manauti work, due to the prominence of golden colour in an actual manner developed by gold in the previous period and due to this, there is long life of this craft. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
— This craft was practiced in the ancient period on the walls of palaces, temples and prominent Dargah, gradually transferred on camel hide (leather) and wood according to the need and demand of the time.
— The Utsa craft is not only a decorative art form, in the previous era, the King and Queens used this Utsa art decorated Surahi and related products. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
— Bikaner is also known for unique craftsmanship of Usta Kala.
— Rajasthan has got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Usta Kala under Sub-section (1) of Section 13 of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
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FYI:
— Aurobindo has a multifaceted personality. He was an original thinker, writer, poet, playwright, teacher and freedom fighter.
— He was a voracious reader who learnt the best of Western philosophies and returned to India to create something uniquely Indian for spiritual transformation through his “integral yoga”.
— It is befitting that India is marking 150 years of his birth anniversary this year.
— Aurobindo was inspired by the persona of Sri Krishna, the Yadava king, who was multifaceted — a king, diplomat, strategist, friend, and advisor.
— Karmayogin, his weekly journal in English that he brought out after the Alipore Bomb Case, had Krishna and Arjuna in the Kurukshetra being pictorially represented on the cover.
— After being released in the Alipore Bomb Case, he was committed to his studies and integral yoga. Aurobindo was also committed to taking forward the essence of the teachings of Krishna through his works, especially the Bhagavad Gita, amongst many others.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— In medieval India, the term Fanam referred to Coins.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
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