Question

What does the NCF 2005 recommend regarding language instruction in English medium schools?

• A. English should be the only language of instruction without any regional languages.
• B. Indian languages like Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil should also be taught
• C. Only the local dialects should be emphasized over any formal languages.
• D. Non-Indian languages like French and Spanish should be prioritized.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Indian languages like Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil should also be taught

• The NCF 2005 emphasizes the importance of learning Indian languages alongside English in English-medium schools.

• This promotes bilingual or multilingual competence, allowing students to maintain their cultural heritage while also acquiring global communication skills in English.