alleryDebates on science and society issues are
Acounted in board marks
Bused to rank students
Cencouraged, not assessed
Davoided during school
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. encouraged, not assessed
1. Students should be encouraged to join debates and discussions.
2. These are an important part of learning.
3. The paper says they should not be included for formal assessment.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.4 Higher Secondary Stage (Class XI and XII)_
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