How should science up to Class X be learnt?
AThrough optional modules
BAs physics, chemistry and biology
CThrough separate streams
DAs a composite subject
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. As a composite subject
1. The paper says science up to Class X should be learnt as a composite subject.
2. Separate disciplines become important only at the higher secondary stage.
3. Separate streams or optional modules are not what it proposes for this stage.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.1 Aims of Science Education_
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