alleryWhat must textbooks allow space for locally?
ALocal contexts and variations
BIdentical books everywhere
CRemoval of all activities
DOnly one state syllabus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Local contexts and variations
1. A national model curriculum only sets uniform general standards.
2. Syllabi and textbooks must allow space for contextualizing and variations at the local level.
3. A single common textbook is not expected.
_Source: NCERT National Focus Group Position Paper on Teaching of Science, Section 6.2.1 Contextualization_
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