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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 80

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q80

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully andselect the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

National Educational Policy of India 2020 is built on the foundational (1) _______ of Equity, Access, Quality and Affordability. The policy is a (2) ____________ framework of India’seducation system from elementary to higher education. It also discusses the (3) __________and scope of vocational training. The objective is to (4) __________ India in a vibrantknowledge society and make the country a global knowledge superpower by providing a more(5) __________, flexible and multidisciplinary education to its youth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. pillars.

  • The sentence talks about the fundamental principles on which the National Educational Policy of India 2020 is based.
  • The word "pillars" in this context metaphorically refers to the foundational principles that support the policy framework.
  • The sentence structure implies that these principles (Equity, Access, Quality, and Affordability) are the essential, supporting elements or "pillars" upon which the policy is constructed.

Therefore, the grammatically correct sentence is:

National Educational Policy of India 2020 is built on the foundational pillars of Equity, Access, Quality, and Affordability.