alleryNCERT's social science focus group says exams often reward what?
AConceptual understanding
BMemorising superfluous facts
CPupil field work reports
DGroup discussion skills
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Memorising superfluous facts
The paper says examinations reward memorisation of superfluous facts while conceptual understanding is largely ignored.
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