On the plurality of textbooks, NCF 2005 takes which stance?
AIt calls for one uniform textbook nationwide
BIt recommends abolishing textbooks altogether
CIt identifies the need for plurality of textbooks
DIt treats textbooks as the basis for examinations
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It identifies the need for plurality of textbooks
1. NCF 2005, in its introduction, identifies new areas needing attention in curriculum renewal.
2. It explicitly names the need for plurality of textbooks and urgent improvement in the examination system.
3. A uniform textbook opposes plurality; abolishing textbooks is not stated; treating textbooks as the exam basis is the practice Learning Without Burden urged moving beyond.
4. Hence the plurality-of-textbooks option is correct.
_Source: NCF 2005, "1.1 Introduction", p.9_
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