alleryA main objective of primary science is to
Aprepare students for board exams
Barouse curiosity about the world
Cteach formal laws and definitions
Drank children by merit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. arouse curiosity about the world
1. Primary science is meant to be a phase of joyful learning.
2. Its main objectives are to arouse curiosity and encourage exploratory, hands-on activity.
3. Board exams, formal definitions and merit ranking are not primary aims.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.1 Primary Stage (Classes I to V)_
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