NCF says orally told stories lay the foundations of:
ALogical understanding
BMemory for dates
CNeat handwriting
DExam technique
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Logical understanding
1. NCF values storytelling, which is not only for pre-school children.
2. As a narrative discourse, orally told stories lay the foundations of logical understanding.
3. They also expand the imagination.
4. Memory for dates, neat handwriting and exam technique are not the benefits named.
**Why not the others:** Memory for dates, neat handwriting and exam technique are not the benefits NCF names for oral stories.
_Source: NCERT, National Curriculum Framework 2005, section "3.1.4 Learning to Read and Write", PDF p. 60 (ncert.nic.in/pdf/nc-framework/nf2005-english.pdf)_
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