For most children and teachers, which resource is the only accessible and affordable curriculum resource?
AThe textbook
BThe laboratory
CThe internet
DThe library
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The textbook
1. In an ideal system a textbook is only one tool.
2. In India, for most children and teachers, the textbook is the only accessible and affordable resource.
3. It is therefore a primary instrument for good science education.
_Source: NCERT National Focus Group Position Paper on Teaching of Science, Section 6.2.4 Multiplicity of good textbooks_
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