alleryExaggerated importance of external exams is said to produce what harm?
AShorter syllabi overall
BBetter creativity levels
CHigher teacher pay scales
DStress and dishonest practices
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Stress and dishonest practices
1. The exaggerated importance of external exams creates a tremendously stressful situation.
2. It can lead to suicides and dishonest practices such as paper leakage and copying.
3. It does not improve creativity or reduce syllabi.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 6.5 Examination System_
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