alleryHow are health and hygiene practices best taught to young children?
ABy detailed lectures
BBy memorised rules
CBy weekly written tests
DBy example, not recitation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. By example, not recitation
1. The paper says practices on health, hygiene and social interaction are best taught by example.
2. Recitation from a book is the approach it rejects.
3. Tests and lectures do not build habits at this age.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.1 Primary Stage (Classes I to V)_
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