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Two statements are given below.
Statement I: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy for all children by 2025.
Statement II: NEP 2020 emphasizes the use of mother tongue or regional language as the medium of instruction at the primary level.
In light of the above statements, select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer: A — Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Explanation:
Both statements are correct. NEP 2020 targets universal foundational literacy and numeracy for all children by 2025 as a key priority. It also emphasizes use of mother tongue or regional language as the medium of instruction at the primary level to make learning more accessible, while acknowledging the importance of learning Hindi and English as students progress.