➡️ चक दे 250/250: CUET English 2025 – 50 MCQs on NEP 2020 in the Classroom | Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary | #cuet2025
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The Hindu editorial “NEP 2020 in the classroom, from policy to practice” for your @PrincipalSirMSYadav channel, tailored for CUET English 2025 preparation. The MCQs will cover Reading Comprehension (20 MCQs) and Vocabulary & Synonyms/Antonyms, One-Word Substitutions, Grammar (Voices & Narration), Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, and Adverbs & Adjectives (30 MCQs), aligning with the CUET English pattern (40-45% reading comprehension, 25-30% verbal ability, 20-25% grammar/vocabulary, per Toprankers and Collegedunia). Answers and explanations will be provided for each question.
20 MCQs on Reading Comprehension
- What is the main focus of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 according to the editorial?
a) Improving teacher salaries
b) Universal acquisition of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)
c) Reducing school dropout rates
d) Introducing new technology in classrooms
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial states that NEP 2020 frames the universal acquisition of FLN as an urgent national mission, emphasizing its importance by Class two. - What does the ASER 2024 survey reveal about rural schools’ implementation of FLN?
a) 50% of schools have implemented FLN successfully
b) Over 80% of rural schools have received government directives for FLN
c) All rural schools have completed FLN training
d) FLN activities are not being implemented in rural schools
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial notes that over 80% of the 15,728 rural schools surveyed have received directives to implement FLN activities. - What percentage of schools had at least one teacher trained in FLN, as per the survey?
a) 50%
b) 75%
c) 90%
d) 100%
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial mentions that in over 75% of these schools, at least one teacher had received in-person training on FLN. - What is one major challenge faced by teachers in implementing FLN, according to the editorial?
a) Lack of student interest
b) Limited space and resources for practical activities
c) High teacher salaries
d) Excessive government support
Answer: b)
Explanation: Teachers reported challenges like limited space for practical activities and the need to adapt new methods and materials. - What does the editorial suggest about the role of States in FLN implementation?
a) States should reduce teacher training
b) States vary in their approach to FLN implementation
c) States are not involved in FLN activities
d) States have fully implemented FLN
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial highlights that States differ markedly in the amount and type of support they provide to teachers for FLN. - What is a key factor for increasing FLN uptake, as per the editorial?
a) Reducing teacher workload
b) Creating spaces for practice, discussion, and adaptation
c) Providing more textbooks
d) Increasing student enrollment
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial suggests that creating spaces for practice, discussion, and adaptation may be key to increasing FLN uptake. - What issue do teachers face regarding Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM)?
a) TLMs are too expensive
b) Teachers are not trained to use TLMs
c) There is a lack of space to store TLMs
d) TLMs are not provided by the government
Answer: c)
Explanation: The editorial notes that some teachers had no space to store TLMs in the classroom, while others were unclear about how and when to use them. - What does the editorial imply about the focus of FLN monitoring visits?
a) They focus on teaching-learning in the classroom
b) They focus on data collection rather than teaching
c) They focus on teacher salaries
d) They focus on student attendance
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial states that “monitoring” visits ensured focus on FLN was not lost, but the focus was on data collection rather than teaching-learning. - What is a common observation about FLN activities in classrooms?
a) Teachers are fully trained in FLN
b) FLN activities are rarely practiced
c) Teachers speak about block- or district-level officials demonstrating activities
d) FLN activities are only for Class one students
Answer: c)
Explanation: The editorial mentions that teachers spoke about block- or district-level officials demonstrating how to do a particular activity in the classroom. - What does the editorial suggest about syllabus completion?
a) It is not a priority for States
b) It is primarily based on continuous and comprehensive evaluation
c) It is not affected by FLN activities
d) It is completed through monthly FLN-specific assessments
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial states that decisions on syllabus completion are based primarily on continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE). - What contradiction does the editorial highlight regarding FLN and syllabus completion?
a) FLN activities are not part of the syllabus
b) Syllabus completion is prioritized over FLN
c) FLN and syllabus completion are not systematically linked
d) FLN activities ensure syllabus completion
Answer: c)
Explanation: The editorial notes that resolving the contradiction between FLN and syllabus completion is a question yet to be reckoned with systematically. - What is the role of the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN) Bharat?
a) To provide teacher salaries
b) To lay out guidelines on FLN goals and adaptations
c) To conduct ASER surveys
d) To monitor student attendance
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial mentions that NIPUN Bharat lays out detailed guidelines on FLN goals and adaptations. - What does the editorial say about the visibility of FLN in schools?
a) FLN is not visible in schools
b) FLN is a step forward in schools
c) FLN is only visible in urban schools
d) FLN is visible only in Class one
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial states that the clear focus on FLN and its visibility in schools is a step forward. - What does the ASER survey indicate about teacher training in the last 20 years?
a) Teacher training has decreased
b) Teacher training has remained the same
c) Teacher training has improved
d) Teacher training is not necessary
Answer: c)
Explanation: The editorial notes that for the first time since the ASER survey began 20 years ago, teacher training has improved. - What is a challenge mentioned regarding post-training support for teachers?
a) Teachers do not need post-training support
b) Post-training support is inconsistent across States
c) Post-training support is too expensive
d) Post-training support is not available
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial highlights that States differ in the amount and type of post-training support they provide to teachers. - What does the editorial suggest about the role of government schools in FLN?
a) Government schools are not involved in FLN
b) Government schools drive FLN changes
c) Government schools resist FLN changes
d) Government schools focus only on syllabus completion
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial states that changes driven by government schools must ensure all children acquire basic skills. - What is one reason teachers struggle with new FLN methods?
a) They are not interested in FLN
b) They lack the space to practice and adapt
c) They are overtrained in FLN
d) They do not understand the syllabus
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial mentions that without space to practice and adapt new methods, teachers are unable to make full use of FLN guidelines. - What does the editorial imply about the use of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM)?
a) TLMs are universally used in classrooms
b) TLMs are often not used due to lack of clarity
c) TLMs are only used in urban schools
d) TLMs are not provided to teachers
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial notes that some teachers were unclear about how and when to use TLMs, indicating a lack of clarity. - What is the editorial’s view on the focus of FLN in the classroom?
a) FLN should be the only focus
b) FLN should be balanced with syllabus completion
c) FLN is not important in the classroom
d) FLN should replace traditional teaching
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial highlights the need to resolve the contradiction between FLN and syllabus completion, suggesting a balanced approach. - What does the editorial suggest about the future of FLN implementation?
a) FLN will be abandoned soon
b) FLN needs more practical and flexible approaches
c) FLN will be fully implemented by 2025
d) FLN will only focus on urban schools
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial emphasizes the need for more practical and flexible approaches to ensure FLN success, such as creating spaces for practice and adaptation.
30 MCQs on Vocabulary & Synonyms/Antonyms, One-Word Substitutions, Grammar (Voices & Narration), Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, and Adverbs & Adjectives
Vocabulary & Synonyms/Antonyms (10 MCQs)
- What is a synonym for “universal” in “universal acquisition of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy”?
a) Limited
b) Widespread
c) Specific
d) Rare
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Universal” means applicable to all; “widespread” is a synonym meaning broadly applied. - What is an antonym for “enormous” in “enormous efforts into programmes”?
a) Huge
b) Tiny
c) Significant
d) Massive
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Enormous” means very large; “tiny” is the opposite, meaning very small. - What is a synonym for “glimpses” in “glimpses of how these changes are translating”?
a) Details
b) Insights
c) Explanations
d) Reports
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Glimpses” means brief looks or insights; “insights” is a synonym. - What is an antonym for “subsequent” in “subsequent conversations with them”?
a) Later
b) Previous
c) Following
d) Next
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Subsequent” means following; “previous” is the opposite, meaning before. - What is a synonym for “vital” in “teachers are of vital importance”?
a) Unimportant
b) Essential
c) Minor
d) Optional
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Vital” means crucial; “essential” is a synonym. - What is an antonym for “markedly” in “States differ markedly in the amount”?
a) Noticeably
b) Slightly
c) Clearly
d) Significantly
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Markedly” means noticeably or significantly; “slightly” is the opposite. - What is a synonym for “contradiction” in “inherent contradiction between ensuring universal FLN”?
a) Agreement
b) Conflict
c) Solution
d) Harmony
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Contradiction” means a conflict or opposition; “conflict” is a synonym. - What is an antonym for “comprehensive” in “continuous and comprehensive evaluation”?
a) Thorough
b) Limited
c) Detailed
d) Complete
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Comprehensive” means complete or thorough; “limited” is the opposite. - What is a synonym for “reckoned” in “a question yet to be reckoned with”?
a) Ignored
b) Addressed
c) Avoided
d) Forgotten
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Reckoned” means dealt with or addressed; “addressed” is a synonym. - What is an antonym for “visibility” in “visibility in schools and among teachers”?
a) Clarity
b) Obscurity
c) Presence
d) Awareness
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Visibility” means being seen; “obscurity” is the opposite, meaning being hidden.
One-Word Substitutions (5 MCQs)
- What one word can replace “a deep dive into 24 Class two classrooms”?
a) Investigation
b) Study
c) Exploration
d) Analysis
Answer: a)
Explanation: “A deep dive” means a thorough investigation; “investigation” is a one-word substitute. - What one word can replace “the universal acquisition of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy”?
a) Education
b) Learning
c) Achievement
d) Mastery
Answer: d)
Explanation: “Universal acquisition” refers to complete mastery; “mastery” is a one-word substitute. - What one word can replace “the new designated ‘foundational stage’ of education”?
a) Beginning
b) Foundation
c) Start
d) Base
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Foundational stage” refers to the foundation of education; “foundation” is a one-word substitute. - What one word can replace “attitudinal shifts rather than new pedagogical practices”?
a) Changes
b) Mindset
c) Behavior
d) Approach
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Attitudinal shifts” refers to a change in mindset; “mindset” is a one-word substitute. - What one word can replace “the roll out of National Initiative for Proficiency”?
a) Launch
b) Start
c) Implementation
d) Introduction
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Roll out” means to launch; “launch” is a one-word substitute.
Grammar: Voices & Narration (5 MCQs)
- Change the voice: “Teachers speak about block- or district-level officials demonstrating how to do a particular activity.”
a) Block- or district-level officials are spoken about by teachers demonstrating how to do a particular activity.
b) A particular activity is demonstrated by block- or district-level officials, as spoken about by teachers.
c) Teachers are spoken about by block- or district-level officials demonstrating how to do a particular activity.
d) How to do a particular activity is demonstrated by teachers, as spoken about by block- or district-level officials.
Answer: b)
Explanation: In active voice, the subject (teachers) performs the action (speak). In passive voice, the focus shifts to the object (block- or district-level officials), making option b correct. - Change the narration: Suman Bhattacharjea said, “Teachers face challenges in implementing FLN.”
a) Suman Bhattacharjea said that teachers faced challenges in implementing FLN.
b) Suman Bhattacharjea said that teachers face challenges in implementing FLN.
c) Suman Bhattacharjea says that teachers face challenges in implementing FLN.
d) Suman Bhattacharjea said that teachers had faced challenges in implementing FLN.
Answer: a)
Explanation: In indirect speech, the verb “face” changes to “faced” to match the past tense of “said,” and “that” is added. - Change the voice: “The central and State governments have put enormous efforts into programmes.”
a) Enormous efforts have been put into programmes by the central and State governments.
b) Programmes have been put into enormous efforts by the central and State governments.
c) The central and State governments are putting enormous efforts into programmes.
d) Enormous efforts are put into programmes by the central and State governments.
Answer: a)
Explanation: In passive voice, the object (enormous efforts) becomes the subject, and the verb “have put” changes to “have been put.” - Change the narration: The teacher said, “I have limited space to store TLMs in the classroom.”
a) The teacher said that she had limited space to store TLMs in the classroom.
b) The teacher said that she has limited space to store TLMs in the classroom.
c) The teacher says that she has limited space to store TLMs in the classroom.
d) The teacher said that she will have limited space to store TLMs in the classroom.
Answer: a)
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have” changes to “had” to match the past tense of “said,” and “I” changes to “she.” - Change the voice: “States differ markedly in the amount and type of support they provide.”
a) The amount and type of support provided by States differ markedly.
b) States are differed markedly in the amount and type of support they provide.
c) The amount and type of support are differed markedly by States.
d) States have differed markedly in the amount and type of support provided.
Answer: a)
Explanation: In passive voice, the focus shifts to the object (amount and type of support), making option a correct.
Sentence Correction (5 MCQs)
- Correct the sentence: “Teachers faces challenges in implementing FLN in the classroom.”
a) Teachers face challenges in implementing FLN in the classroom.
b) Teachers facing challenges in implementing FLN in the classroom.
c) Teachers faced challenges in implementing FLN in the classroom.
d) Teachers faces challenge in implementing FLN in the classroom.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The subject “teachers” is plural, so the verb should be “face,” not “faces.” - Correct the sentence: “The ASER survey provide some indicators of the percolation.”
a) The ASER survey provides some indicators of the percolation.
b) The ASER survey provided some indicators of the percolation.
c) The ASER survey providing some indicators of the percolation.
d) The ASER survey has provide some indicators of the percolation.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The subject “ASER survey” is singular, so the verb should be “provides,” not “provide.” - Correct the sentence: “In over 75% of these schools, at least one teacher have received training.”
a) In over 75% of these schools, at least one teacher has received training.
b) In over 75% of these schools, at least one teacher had received training.
c) In over 75% of these schools, at least one teacher have been received training.
d) In over 75% of these schools, at least one teacher receiving training.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The subject “one teacher” is singular, so the verb should be “has,” not “have.” - Correct the sentence: “States differs markedly in the amount of support they provide.”
a) States differ markedly in the amount of support they provide.
b) States differed markedly in the amount of support they provide.
c) States differing markedly in the amount of support they provide.
d) States differs markedly in the amount of support they provides.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The subject “States” is plural, so the verb should be “differ,” not “differs.” - Correct the sentence: “The focus on FLN were clear to all the teachers.”
a) The focus on FLN was clear to all the teachers.
b) The focus on FLN is clear to all the teachers.
c) The focus on FLN were cleared to all the teachers.
d) The focus on FLN are clear to all the teachers.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The subject “focus” is singular, so the verb should be “was,” not “were.”
Idioms & Phrases (3 MCQs)
- What does the idiom “a deep dive” mean in “a deep dive into 24 Class two classrooms”?
a) A quick look
b) A thorough investigation
c) A casual visit
d) A brief study
Answer: b)
Explanation: “A deep dive” means a thorough investigation or detailed analysis. - What does the phrase “to reckon with” mean in “a question yet to be reckoned with”?
a) To ignore
b) To deal with
c) To avoid
d) To forget
Answer: b)
Explanation: “To reckon with” means to deal with or address a problem or challenge. - What does the phrase “a step forward” mean in “visibility in schools is a step forward”?
a) A setback
b) A delay
c) An improvement
d) A failure
Answer: c)
Explanation: “A step forward” means progress or an improvement.
Adverbs & Adjectives (2 MCQs)
- Identify the adverb in the sentence: “States differ markedly in the amount of support they provide.”
a) Differ
b) Markedly
c) Amount
d) Support
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Markedly” modifies the verb “differ,” describing the extent of the difference, making it an adverb. - Identify the adjective in the sentence: “The focus on FLN was clear to all the teachers.”
a) Focus
b) FLN
c) Clear
d) Teachers
Answer: c)
Explanation: “Clear” describes the noun “focus,” making it an adjectiv
